Salary guide · South East England
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in South East England?
Average base salary in South East England
£56,610 per year
per year in South East England · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England This location | £56,610 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South East England
Average
£56,610 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South East EnglandAssistant Head of Year in South East England
Average
£56,610 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South East EnglandAssistant Principal in South East England
Average
£80,070 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South East EnglandAssociate Assistant Headteacher in South East England
Average
£80,070 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in South East EnglandThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in South East England is £56,610 per year, typically ranging from £47,940 per year to £69,360 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South East England pays assistant headteachers around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
Live assistant headteacher openings in South East England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in South East England 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 South East England it's £56,610 per year — a premium of £1,110 per year versus the UK average.
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