Salary guide · Wellington
How much does a principal earn in Wellington?
Average base salary in Wellington
£77,900 per year
per year in Wellington · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Wellington is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Wellington and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Welshpool | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Welwyn Garden City | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Wellington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WellingtonAssistant Head of Year in Wellington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WellingtonAssistant Headteacher in Wellington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WellingtonThe average salary for a principal in Wellington is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wellington 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 Wellington rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Wellington 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 Wellington it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Wellington from schools, trusts and agencies.
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