Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£52,725 per year
per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in United KingdomAssistant Head of Year in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in United KingdomAssistant Principal in United Kingdom
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in United KingdomAssociate Assistant Headteacher in United Kingdom
Average
£74,575 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in United Kingdom is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 3 live assistant headteacher openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Assistant Headteachers in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
Live assistant headteacher vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Assistant Headteacher jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.