Skip to main content

Salary guide · Scottish Borders

Assistant Principal Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does an assistant principal earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£73,790 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

See Assistant Principal jobs in Scottish Borders
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£54,520 per year£73,790 per year£109,980 per year

Assistant Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Assistant Principal pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant principals near Scottish Borders

Compare average assistant principal pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant principal salaryJobs
Sandown£74,575 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£74,575 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£74,575 per yearView jobs
Seaford£74,575 per yearView jobs
Seaham£74,575 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£73,790 per yearView jobs
Scotland£73,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Assistant Principal get paid in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions about assistant principal pay in Scottish Borders

How much does an assistant principal earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for an assistant principal in Scottish Borders is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for assistant principals?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for assistant principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant principals in Scottish Borders?

Live assistant principal openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant principal in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Assistant Principals in Scottish Borders typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between assistant principal pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.

Assistant Principal jobs in Scottish Borders

Live assistant principal vacancies in Scottish Borders from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Assistant Principal jobs in Scottish Borders

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.