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