Salary guide · Canterbury
How much does a principal earn in Canterbury?
Average base salary in Canterbury
£77,900 per year
per year in Canterbury · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Canterbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Canterbury and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Canterbury
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CanterburyAssistant Head of Year in Canterbury
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CanterburyAssistant Headteacher in Canterbury
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in CanterburyThe average salary for a principal in Canterbury is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Canterbury 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 Canterbury rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Canterbury 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 Canterbury it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Canterbury from schools, trusts and agencies.
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