Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a principal earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£77,900 per year
per year in South Shields · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Head of Year in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Headteacher in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Principal in South Shields
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for a principal in South Shields is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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 South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in South Shields from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in South ShieldsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.