Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£58,750 per year
per year in Aberdeen · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Aberdeen
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in AberdeenAssistant Head of Year in Aberdeen
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in AberdeenThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Aberdeen is £58,750 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £77,080 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Aberdeen rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Aberdeen typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L27, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Aberdeen it's £58,750 per year — a discount of £3,750 per year versus the UK average.
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