Salary guide · Newport (county)
How much does a principal earn in Newport (county)?
Average base salary in Newport (county)
£77,080 per year
per year in Newport (county) · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newport (county) is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Newport (county) and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newquay | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Wales) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newport (county)
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Newport (county)Assistant Head of Year in Newport (county)
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Newport (county)Assistant Headteacher in Newport (county)
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Newport (county)Assistant Principal in Newport (county)
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Newport (county)The average salary for a principal in Newport (county) is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newport (county) 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 Newport (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newport (county) 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 Newport (county) it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
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