Salary guide
How much does an assistant headteacher make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£55,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral).
Assistant Headteacher
The Education Network Birmingham · Whittington
Assistant Headteacher
The Education Network Birmingham · Warwickshire
Assistant Headteacher
Unknown employer · Worcestershire
Assistant Headteacher
Manchester City Council · Manchester
Assistant Headteacher
OMG HR · Essex
Assistant Headteacher
Wayman Learning Trust · Wembley
Where assistant headteachers earn the most across the UK.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Average
£55,500 per year
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Assistant Head of Year
Average
£55,500 per year
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Assistant Principal
Average
£78,500 per year
See assistant principal jobs
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Average
£78,500 per year
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Associate Headteacher
Average
£78,500 per year
See associate headteacher jobs
Chief Executive Officer
Average
£115,000 per year
See chief executive officer jobs
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in the United Kingdom is £55,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £47,000 per year to £68,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Assistant Headteachers in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Assistant Headteacher pay is set by STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
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