Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£52,170 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Head of Year in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Principal in Northern Ireland
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Northern IrelandAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Northern Ireland
Average
£73,790 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Northern Ireland is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live assistant headteacher openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
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