Salary guide · Leicester
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£53,280 per year
per year in Leicester · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Leicester
Average
£53,280 per year
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£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in LeicesterAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Leicester
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£75,360 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Leicester is £53,280 per year, typically ranging from £45,120 per year to £65,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicester 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 Leicester it's £53,280 per year — a discount of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
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