Salary guide · Scottish Borders
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Scottish Borders?
Average base salary in Scottish Borders
£52,170 per year
per year in Scottish Borders · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | 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 |
| Seaham | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders This location | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scottish Borders
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Scottish BordersAssistant Head of Year in Scottish Borders
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Scottish BordersAssistant Principal in Scottish Borders
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Scottish BordersAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Scottish Borders
Average
£73,790 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in Scottish BordersThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Scottish Borders is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
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