Salary guide · Southwark
How much does a principal earn in Southwark?
Average base salary in Southwark
£96,760 per year
per year in Southwark · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Southwark is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Southwark and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark This location | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| St Albans | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Spalding | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| St Andrews | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Southwark
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SouthwarkAssistant Head of Year in Southwark
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SouthwarkAssistant Headteacher in Southwark
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SouthwarkThe average salary for a principal in Southwark is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southwark pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
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Principals in Southwark typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Southwark it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Southwark from schools, trusts and agencies.
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