Salary guide · South Shields
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£52,725 per year
per year in South Shields · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £56,610 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South ShieldsAssociate Assistant Headteacher in South Shields
Average
£74,575 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in South Shields is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live assistant headteacher openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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