Salary guide · Coventry
How much does a principal earn in Coventry?
Average base salary in Coventry
£77,900 per year
per year in Coventry · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Coventry is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Coventry and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cowbridge | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Craigavon | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cramlington | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| County Fermanagh | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Londonderry | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Tyrone | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Coventry
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CoventryAssistant Head of Year in Coventry
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CoventryThe average salary for a principal in Coventry is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Coventry tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live principal opening in Coventry on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Principals in Coventry 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 Coventry it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Coventry from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in CoventryLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.