Salary guide · Scotland
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£52,170 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
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Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Scotland is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% 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 Scotland 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 Scotland it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
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