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