Salary guide · Leeds
What principals are advertised at in Leeds.
Official pay scale · England 2026-27
£53,586–£148,829
Leadership pay range outside London, from the national teacher pay document
| Pay range | Rest of England | London fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership pay range | £53,586–£148,829 | £55,060–£150,301 | £57,837–£153,042 | £63,709–£158,863 |
Source: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE)
These are the statutory ranges for maintained schools in England. Academies and independent schools may set their own pay, and many follow these ranges. Responsibility payments (TLRs) and SEN allowances are paid on top. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own scales.
Read the official document (GOV.UK)Ranked by live vacancy volume. We do not publish estimated pay by area.
| Area | Live vacancies |
|---|---|
| Leeds This location | 1 job |
Leadership pay framework (England)
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in LeedsLeadership pay framework (England)
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in LeedsWe do not yet hold enough verified salary evidence for principal roles to publish a figure for Leeds. The live vacancies on this page show what employers are actually advertising.
No. We never apply a regional multiplier to a national figure. A location figure is only published where we hold enough verified evidence for that location.
There are currently 1 live principal opening in Leeds on SchoolJobs from schools, trusts and agencies.
School leadership posts in maintained schools in England are normally paid on a leadership pay range determined under the STPCD, with the individual range set by the governing body. Academies may set their own leadership pay. Other UK nations have their own arrangements.
Live vacancies from schools, trusts and agencies in Leeds.
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