Salary guide · Dorset
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£52,725 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Dorset is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Assistant Headteachers in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
Live assistant headteacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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