Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does a principal earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£77,900 per year
per year in East Sussex · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| Edinburgh | £81,180 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Eastbourne | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ebbw Vale | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East SussexAssistant Head of Year in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East SussexAssistant Headteacher in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East SussexAssistant Principal in East Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East SussexThe average salary for a principal in East Sussex is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Sussex 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 East Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in East Sussex 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 Sussex it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in East Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
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