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Lead Practitioner Salary in Cardiff

How much does a lead practitioner earn in Cardiff?

Average base salary in Cardiff

£49,500 per year

per year in Cardiff · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,590 per year£49,500 per year£60,390 per year

Lead Practitioner salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Lead Practitioner pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for lead practitioners near Cardiff

Compare average lead practitioner pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage lead practitioner salaryJobs
Bristol£50,000 per yearView jobs
Cardiff This location£49,500 per yearView jobs
Bridgend£47,500 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£47,500 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£47,000 per yearView jobs
Swansea£47,000 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Lead Practitioner get paid in Cardiff?

Frequently asked questions about lead practitioner pay in Cardiff

How much does a lead practitioner earn in Cardiff?

The average salary for a lead practitioner in Cardiff is £49,500 per year, typically ranging from £40,590 per year to £60,390 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cardiff a well-paid area for lead practitioners?

Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for lead practitioners. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire lead practitioners in Cardiff?

Live lead practitioner openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a lead practitioner in Cardiff increase their salary?

Lead Practitioners in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between lead practitioner pay in Cardiff and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Cardiff it's £49,500 per year — a discount of £500 per year versus the UK average.

Lead Practitioner jobs in Cardiff

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