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