Salary guide · Newcastle (NI)
How much does a principal earn in Newcastle (NI)?
Average base salary in Newcastle (NI)
£78,720 per year
per year in Newcastle (NI) · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newcastle (NI) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Newcastle (NI) and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle (NI) This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newark-on-Trent | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newcastle (NI)
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Newcastle (NI)Assistant Head of Year in Newcastle (NI)
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Newcastle (NI)Assistant Headteacher in Newcastle (NI)
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Newcastle (NI)Assistant Principal in Newcastle (NI)
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Newcastle (NI)The average salary for a principal in Newcastle (NI) is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle (NI) tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Newcastle (NI) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newcastle (NI) 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 (NI) it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Newcastle (NI) from schools, trusts and agencies.
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