Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£53,280 per year
per year in West Midlands · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Head of Year in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Principal in West Midlands
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West MidlandsAssociate Assistant Headteacher in West Midlands
Average
£75,360 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in West MidlandsThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in West Midlands is £53,280 per year, typically ranging from £45,120 per year to £65,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands 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 West Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in West Midlands 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 West Midlands it's £53,280 per year — a discount of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
Live assistant headteacher vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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