Salary guide · Wales
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£52,170 per year
per year in Wales · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £52,170 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Wales is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live assistant headteacher opening in Wales on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Assistant Headteachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
Live assistant headteacher vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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