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