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