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