Salary guide · Pontefract
How much does a principal earn in Pontefract?
Average base salary in Pontefract
£77,900 per year
per year in Pontefract · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Pontefract is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
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Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Pontefract
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in PontefractAssistant Head of Year in Pontefract
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in PontefractAssistant Headteacher in Pontefract
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in PontefractThe average salary for a principal in Pontefract is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Pontefract tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in Pontefract 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 Pontefract it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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