Skip to main content

Salary guide · Cumbria

Assistant Headteacher Salary in Cumbria

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Cumbria?

Average base salary in Cumbria

£52,725 per year

per year in Cumbria · STPCD Leadership L1–L18

See Assistant Headteacher jobs in Cumbria
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 Cumbria is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant headteachers near Cumbria

Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Cumbria and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant headteacher salaryJobs
Croydon£61,050 per yearView jobs
Cumbria This location£52,725 per yearView jobs
Crosby£52,725 per yearView jobs
Cumbernauld£52,725 per yearView jobs
Cupar£52,725 per yearView jobs
Cwmbran£52,725 per yearView jobs
Dalkeith£52,725 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about assistant headteacher pay in Cumbria

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Cumbria?

The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Cumbria 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 Cumbria a well-paid area for assistant headteachers?

Cumbria 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 Cumbria?

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

How can an assistant headteacher in Cumbria increase their salary?

Assistant Headteachers in Cumbria 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 Cumbria and nationally?

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

Assistant Headteacher jobs in Cumbria

Live assistant headteacher vacancies in Cumbria from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Assistant Headteacher jobs in Cumbria

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.