Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£61,875 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Cardiff is £61,875 per year, typically ranging from £51,480 per year to £81,180 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £61,875 per year — a discount of £625 per year versus the UK average.
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