Salary guide · Newcastle
How much does a principal earn in Newcastle?
Average base salary in Newcastle
£77,080 per year
per year in Newcastle · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Gateshead | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newcastle
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NewcastleAssistant Head of Year in Newcastle
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NewcastleAssistant Headteacher in Newcastle
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NewcastleThe average salary for a principal in Newcastle is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Newcastle rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newcastle 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 Newcastle it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Newcastle from schools, trusts and agencies.
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