Salary guide · Pontefract
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Pontefract?
Average base salary in Pontefract
£52,725 per year
per year in Pontefract · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Pontefract is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Pontefract and neighbouring areas.
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£74,575 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in PontefractThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Pontefract is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Pontefract 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 Pontefract 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 Pontefract it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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