Salary guide · Durham
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£52,725 per year
per year in Durham · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Durham is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live assistant headteacher openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in Durham 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 Durham it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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