Salary guide · South West England
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in South West England?
Average base salary in South West England
£53,280 per year
per year in South West England · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £56,610 per year | View jobs |
| South West England This location | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Head of Year in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Principal in South West England
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South West EnglandAssociate Assistant Headteacher in South West England
Average
£75,360 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in South West EnglandThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in South West England is £53,280 per year, typically ranging from £45,120 per year to £65,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South West England tends to sit around 4% 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 West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in South West England 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 West England it's £53,280 per year — a discount of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
Live assistant headteacher vacancies in South West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
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