Salary guide · Christchurch
How much does a principal earn in Christchurch?
Average base salary in Christchurch
£77,900 per year
per year in Christchurch · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Christchurch is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Christchurch and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Christchurch This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chipping Norton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chorley | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cirencester | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Clackmannanshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Christchurch
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ChristchurchAssistant Head of Year in Christchurch
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ChristchurchAssistant Headteacher in Christchurch
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in ChristchurchAssistant Principal in Christchurch
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in ChristchurchThe average salary for a principal in Christchurch is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Christchurch 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 Christchurch rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Christchurch 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 Christchurch it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Christchurch from schools, trusts and agencies.
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