Salary guide · Merton
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£61,050 per year
per year in Merton · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Merton is £61,050 per year, typically ranging from £51,700 per year to £74,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays assistant headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
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Assistant Headteachers in Merton 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 Merton it's £61,050 per year — a premium of £5,550 per year versus the UK average.
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