Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£54,945 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Cardiff is £54,945 per year, typically ranging from £46,530 per year to £67,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live assistant headteacher opening in Cardiff on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Assistant Headteachers in Cardiff 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.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £54,945 per year — a discount of £555 per year versus the UK average.
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