Salary guide · Waltham Forest
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Waltham Forest?
Average base salary in Waltham Forest
£61,050 per year
per year in Waltham Forest · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Forest This location | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Abbey | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Wantage | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Ware | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Waltham Forest
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Waltham ForestAssistant Head of Year in Waltham Forest
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Waltham ForestAssistant Principal in Waltham Forest
Average
£86,350 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Waltham ForestAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Waltham Forest
Average
£86,350 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in Waltham ForestThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Waltham Forest is £61,050 per year, typically ranging from £51,700 per year to £74,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Waltham Forest pays assistant headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
Live assistant headteacher openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £61,050 per year — a premium of £5,550 per year versus the UK average.
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