Salary guide · Shetland Islands
How much does a principal earn in Shetland Islands?
Average base salary in Shetland Islands
£77,900 per year
per year in Shetland Islands · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Shetland Islands is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Shetland Islands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Shaftesbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sherborne | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Shipley | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Shrewsbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Shropshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Shetland Islands
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Shetland IslandsAssistant Head of Year in Shetland Islands
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Shetland IslandsAssistant Headteacher in Shetland Islands
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Shetland IslandsAssistant Principal in Shetland Islands
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Shetland IslandsThe average salary for a principal in Shetland 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.
Shetland 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 Shetland Islands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Shetland 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 Shetland Islands it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Shetland Islands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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