Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does a principal earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£77,900 per year
per year in Kirkwall · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Kirkwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in KirkwallAssistant Head of Year in Kirkwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in KirkwallThe average salary for a principal in Kirkwall is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Kirkwall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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