Salary guide · South Yorkshire
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in South Yorkshire?
Average base salary in South Yorkshire
£53,280 per year
per year in South Yorkshire · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire This location | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £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 |
| Southport | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Head of Year in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Principal in South Yorkshire
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South YorkshireAssociate Assistant Headteacher in South Yorkshire
Average
£75,360 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in South YorkshireThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire it's £53,280 per year — a discount of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
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