Salary guide · Bedford
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Bedford?
Average base salary in Bedford
£59,375 per year
per year in Bedford · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Bedford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Bedford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Beaconsfield | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Bearsden | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Beaumaris | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Bedfordshire | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Bellshill | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Belfast | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Bedford is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bedford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Bedford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Bedford 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 Bedford it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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