Salary guide · Southampton
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£53,280 per year
per year in Southampton · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £53,280 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 Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Head of Year in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Principal in Southampton
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in SouthamptonAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Southampton
Average
£75,360 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Southampton is £53,280 per year, typically ranging from £45,120 per year to £65,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton 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 Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £53,280 per year — a discount of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
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