Salary guide · Nottingham
How much does a principal earn in Nottingham?
Average base salary in Nottingham
£78,720 per year
per year in Nottingham · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Nottingham is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Nottingham and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Nottingham
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NottinghamAssistant Head of Year in Nottingham
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NottinghamAssistant Headteacher in Nottingham
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NottinghamThe average salary for a principal in Nottingham is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Nottingham tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in Nottingham 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 Nottingham it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
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