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