Salary guide · East Midlands
How much does a principal earn in East Midlands?
Average base salary in East Midlands
£78,720 per year
per year in East Midlands · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in East Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in East Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East MidlandsAssistant Head of Year in East Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East MidlandsAssistant Headteacher in East Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East MidlandsAssistant Principal in East Midlands
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East MidlandsThe average salary for a principal in East Midlands is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Midlands tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in East Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in East Midlands 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 East Midlands it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in East Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in East MidlandsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.