Salary guide · Orkney Islands
How much does a principal earn in Orkney Islands?
Average base salary in Orkney Islands
£77,900 per year
per year in Orkney Islands · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Orkney Islands is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Orkney Islands and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Orkney Islands
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Orkney IslandsAssistant Head of Year in Orkney Islands
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Orkney IslandsAssistant Headteacher in Orkney Islands
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Orkney IslandsAssistant Principal in Orkney Islands
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Orkney IslandsThe average salary for a principal in Orkney Islands is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Orkney Islands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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