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Assistant Headteacher Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£57,720 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · STPCD Leadership L1–L18

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£48,880 per year£57,720 per year£70,720 per year

Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for assistant headteachers near Cambridgeshire

Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant headteacher salaryJobs
Camden£65,490 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£57,720 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£57,720 per yearView jobs
Callander£52,725 per yearView jobs
Camberley£52,725 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£52,725 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£52,725 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about assistant headteacher pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Cambridgeshire is £57,720 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £70,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for assistant headteachers?

Cambridgeshire pays assistant headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant headteachers in Cambridgeshire?

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

How can an assistant headteacher in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Assistant Headteachers in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £57,720 per year — a premium of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.

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