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Assistant Headteacher Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£54,945 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · STPCD Leadership L1–L18

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£46,530 per year£54,945 per year£67,320 per year

Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Assistant Headteacher job openings in Greater Manchester

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Highest paying cities for assistant headteachers near Greater Manchester

Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant headteacher salaryJobs
Greater London£63,825 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£61,050 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£54,945 per yearView jobs
Grays£52,725 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£52,725 per yearView jobs
Greenock£52,725 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£52,725 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Assistant Headteacher get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about assistant headteacher pay in Greater Manchester

How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Greater Manchester is £54,945 per year, typically ranging from £46,530 per year to £67,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for assistant headteachers?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant headteachers in Greater Manchester?

There are currently 1 live assistant headteacher opening in Greater Manchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can an assistant headteacher in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Assistant Headteachers in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between assistant headteacher pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £54,945 per year — a discount of £555 per year versus the UK average.

Assistant Headteacher jobs in Greater Manchester

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