Salary guide · Middlesbrough
How much does a principal earn in Middlesbrough?
Average base salary in Middlesbrough
£77,900 per year
per year in Middlesbrough · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Middlesbrough is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Middlesbrough and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Midlothian | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Middlesbrough
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MiddlesbroughAssistant Head of Year in Middlesbrough
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MiddlesbroughAssistant Headteacher in Middlesbrough
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in MiddlesbroughAssistant Principal in Middlesbrough
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in MiddlesbroughThe average salary for a principal in Middlesbrough is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Middlesbrough from schools, trusts and agencies.
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