Salary guide · Cornwall
How much does a principal earn in Cornwall?
Average base salary in Cornwall
£77,900 per year
per year in Cornwall · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Cornwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Cornwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Conwy | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cookstown | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Corby | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| County Antrim | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Armagh | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Down | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Cornwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CornwallAssistant Head of Year in Cornwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CornwallThe average salary for a principal in Cornwall is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cornwall 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 Cornwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Cornwall 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 Cornwall it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Cornwall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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