Salary guide
How much does a deputy headteacher make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£62,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards.
Deputy Headteacher
Hays · London
Deputy Headteacher
Luma Education Recruitment Ltd · Manchester
Deputy Headteacher
Teaching Personnel Ltd · Somerset
Deputy Headteacher
Academics · London
Deputy Headteacher
Hays · United Kingdom
Deputy Headteacher
Riverside Nursery Schools · London
Where deputy headteachers earn the most across the UK.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Average
£55,500 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs
Assistant Head of Year
Average
£55,500 per year
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Assistant Headteacher
Average
£55,500 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs
Assistant Principal
Average
£78,500 per year
See assistant principal jobs
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Average
£78,500 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs
Associate Headteacher
Average
£78,500 per year
See associate headteacher jobs
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in the United Kingdom is £62,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £52,000 per year to £82,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Deputy Headteachers in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Deputy Headteacher pay is set by STPCD Leadership L6–L27.
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