Salary guide · Newcastle upon Tyne
How much does a principal earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
£78,720 per year
per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Newcastle upon TyneAssistant Head of Year in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Newcastle upon TyneAssistant Headteacher in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Newcastle upon TyneAssistant Principal in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Newcastle upon TyneThe average salary for a principal in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne from schools, trusts and agencies.
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