Salary guide · Newham
How much does a principal earn in Newham?
Average base salary in Newham
£96,760 per year
per year in Newham · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Newham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham This location | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle (NI) | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Newham is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newham pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
Live principal openings in Newham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Newham it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Newham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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