Salary guide · Southend-on-Sea
How much does a principal earn in Southend-on-Sea?
Average base salary in Southend-on-Sea
£77,900 per year
per year in Southend-on-Sea · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Southend-on-Sea is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Southend-on-Sea and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £96,760 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 |
| Southend-on-Sea This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Spalding | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Southend-on-Sea
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Southend-on-SeaAssistant Head of Year in Southend-on-Sea
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Southend-on-SeaAssistant Headteacher in Southend-on-Sea
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Southend-on-SeaAssistant Principal in Southend-on-Sea
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Southend-on-SeaThe average salary for a principal in Southend-on-Sea is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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