Salary guide · Lewisham
How much does a principal earn in Lewisham?
Average base salary in Lewisham
£96,760 per year
per year in Lewisham · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
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Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Lewisham
Average
£65,490 per year
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Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in LewishamThe average salary for a principal in Lewisham is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Lewisham pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
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Principals in Lewisham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Lewisham it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.
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