Is pastoral lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea higher than the UK average?

Yes — pastoral lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which nearby cities pay pastoral leads more than Kensington and Chelsea?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Kensington and Chelsea" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Kensington and Chelsea

Pastoral Lead Salary in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a pastoral lead earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

Average base salary in Kensington and Chelsea

£33,630 per year

per year in Kensington and Chelsea · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£25,960 per year£33,630 per year£42,480 per year

Pastoral Lead salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical pastoral lead pay across the UK. Pastoral Lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for pastoral leads near Kensington and Chelsea

Compare average pastoral lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring areas.

City	Average pastoral lead salary	Jobs
Kensington and Chelsea This location	£33,630 per year	View jobs
Keighley	£27,075 per year	View jobs
Kelso	£27,075 per year	View jobs
Kendal	£27,075 per year	View jobs
Kent	£27,075 per year	View jobs
Keswick	£27,075 per year	View jobs
Kettering	£27,075 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Pastoral Lead get paid in Kensington and Chelsea?

Assistant SENCO in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£55,460 per year

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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£55,460 per year

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Deputy Head Pastoral in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£73,750 per year

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Deputy SENCO in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£55,460 per year

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Designated Safeguarding Lead in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£55,460 per year

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Director of Inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£59,000 per year

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Frequently asked questions about pastoral lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a pastoral lead earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

The average salary for a pastoral lead in Kensington and Chelsea is £33,630 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £42,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kensington and Chelsea a well-paid area for pastoral leads?

Kensington and Chelsea pays pastoral leads around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire pastoral leads in Kensington and Chelsea?

Live pastoral lead openings in Kensington and Chelsea rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a pastoral lead in Kensington and Chelsea increase their salary?

Pastoral Leads in Kensington and Chelsea typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between pastoral lead pay in Kensington and Chelsea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Kensington and Chelsea it's £33,630 per year — a premium of £5,130 per year versus the UK average.

Pastoral Lead jobs in Kensington and Chelsea

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