Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a senior leader earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£52,170 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD Leadership Pay Range
Senior Leader pay is typically set on the leadership scale and varies by portfolio, phase and school group size. Senior Leader pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior leader pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average senior leader salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Head of Year in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Headteacher in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Principal in Northern Ireland
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a senior leader in Northern Ireland is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for senior leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live senior leader openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Senior Leaders in Northern Ireland typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
Live senior leader vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Senior Leader jobs in Northern IrelandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.