Salary guide · Telford
How much does a principal earn in Telford?
Average base salary in Telford
£77,900 per year
per year in Telford · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Telford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Telford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Telford This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Tavistock | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Teddington | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Teignmouth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Tenby | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Tenterden | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Tewkesbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Telford is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Telford 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 Telford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Telford 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 Telford it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Telford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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