Salary guide · East Lothian
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in East Lothian?
Average base salary in East Lothian
£52,725 per year
per year in East Lothian · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £56,610 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East LothianAssistant Head of Year in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East LothianAssistant Principal in East Lothian
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East LothianAssociate Assistant Headteacher in East Lothian
Average
£74,575 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in East LothianThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in East Lothian is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Lothian 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 East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in East Lothian 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 East Lothian it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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