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