Salary guide · Northumberland
How much does a principal earn in Northumberland?
Average base salary in Northumberland
£77,900 per year
per year in Northumberland · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Northumberland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Northumberland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northumberland
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NorthumberlandAssistant Head of Year in Northumberland
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NorthumberlandAssistant Headteacher in Northumberland
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NorthumberlandAssistant Principal in Northumberland
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in NorthumberlandThe average salary for a principal in Northumberland is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northumberland tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Northumberland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Northumberland 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 Northumberland it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Northumberland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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