Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£52,725 per year
per year in East Sussex · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £56,610 per year | View jobs |
| Edinburgh | £54,945 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Eastbourne | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Ebbw Vale | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East SussexAssistant Head of Year in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East SussexAssistant Principal in East Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East SussexAssociate Assistant Headteacher in East Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in East SussexThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in East Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in East Sussex 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 Sussex it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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