Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£52,725 per year
per year in Kirkwall · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Kirkwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in KirkwallAssistant Head of Year in Kirkwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in KirkwallThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Kirkwall is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Assistant Headteachers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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