SOC 2020 · 2321
Head teachers and principals
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Eligible
This occupation appears on Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
—
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £46,905 |
| 25th | £59,307 |
| 50th | £72,192 |
| 75th | £83,623 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £46,905 | £59,307 | £72,192 | £83,623 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £67,360 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £78,202 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £70,171 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £73,613 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Head teachers and principals plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the running of schools, colleges and other educational establishments.
Typical tasks
sets the school's values, provides leadership to staff and helps create an encouraging environment for learning
considers staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs
leads or contributes to decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, disciplinary and other matters
monitors schools performance and sets goals for student's academic achievements
liaises with parents and pupils
assists with recruitment, public relations and marketing activities
coordinates and maintains quality assurance procedures
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification and have gained significant relevant experience in the field of education. Specialist training courses to become a head teacher are available. A DBS check may be required.