Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£57,720 per year
per year in Cambridge · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £57,720 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £57,720 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Cambridge
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CambridgeAssistant Head of Year in Cambridge
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CambridgeAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Cambridge
Average
£81,640 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Cambridge is £57,720 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £70,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays assistant headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
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Assistant Headteachers in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £57,720 per year — a premium of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
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