Salary guide · Greater London
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Greater London?
Average base salary in Greater London
£63,825 per year
per year in Greater London · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London This location | £63,825 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester | £54,945 per year | View jobs |
| Gravesend | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Greater London
Average
£63,825 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Greater LondonAssistant Head of Year in Greater London
Average
£63,825 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Greater LondonAssistant Principal in Greater London
Average
£90,275 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Greater LondonAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Greater London
Average
£90,275 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in Greater LondonThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Greater London is £63,825 per year, typically ranging from £54,050 per year to £78,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater London pays assistant headteachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
Live assistant headteacher openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Greater London it's £63,825 per year — a premium of £8,325 per year versus the UK average.
Live assistant headteacher vacancies in Greater London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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