Salary guide · Portrush
How much does a principal earn in Portrush?
Average base salary in Portrush
£77,900 per year
per year in Portrush · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Portrush is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Portrush and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Portrush This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Porthcawl | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Porthmadog | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Portree | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Portstewart | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Powys | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Portrush
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in PortrushAssistant Head of Year in Portrush
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in PortrushThe average salary for a principal in Portrush is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Portrush 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 Portrush rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Portrush 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 Portrush it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Portrush from schools, trusts and agencies.
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