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