Salary guide · Penarth
How much does a principal earn in Penarth?
Average base salary in Penarth
£77,900 per year
per year in Penarth · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Penarth is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Penarth and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Penarth This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Pembroke | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Pembroke Dock | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Pembrokeshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Perth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Perth and Kinross | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Peterborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Penarth is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Penarth 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 Penarth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Penarth 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 Penarth it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Penarth from schools, trusts and agencies.
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