Salary guide · Bedfordshire
How much does a principal earn in Bedfordshire?
Average base salary in Bedfordshire
£77,900 per year
per year in Bedfordshire · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Bedfordshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Bedfordshire and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Bedfordshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BedfordshireAssistant Head of Year in Bedfordshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BedfordshireAssistant Headteacher in Bedfordshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in BedfordshireAssistant Principal in Bedfordshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in BedfordshireThe average salary for a principal in Bedfordshire is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bedfordshire tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Bedfordshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Bedfordshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Bedfordshire it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Bedfordshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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