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Assistant Headteacher Salary in Barnsley

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Barnsley?

Average base salary in Barnsley

£52,725 per year

per year in Barnsley · STPCD Leadership L1–L18

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£44,650 per year£52,725 per year£64,600 per year

Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant headteachers near Barnsley

Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant headteacher salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham£61,050 per yearView jobs
Barnet£61,050 per yearView jobs
Barnsley This location£52,725 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£52,725 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£52,725 per yearView jobs
Barrow-in-Furness£52,725 per yearView jobs
Barry£52,725 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Assistant Headteacher get paid in Barnsley?

Frequently asked questions about assistant headteacher pay in Barnsley

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Barnsley?

The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Barnsley is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barnsley a well-paid area for assistant headteachers?

Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant headteachers in Barnsley?

Live assistant headteacher openings in Barnsley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant headteacher in Barnsley increase their salary?

Assistant Headteachers in Barnsley typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between assistant headteacher pay in Barnsley and nationally?

Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Barnsley it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.

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