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Deputy Headteacher Salary in Cockermouth

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Cockermouth?

Average base salary in Cockermouth

£59,375 per year

per year in Cockermouth · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£49,400 per year£59,375 per year£77,900 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Cockermouth is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near Cockermouth

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Cockermouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
Cockermouth This location£59,375 per yearView jobs
Clitheroe£59,375 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£59,375 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£59,375 per yearView jobs
Colchester£59,375 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£59,375 per yearView jobs
Colne£59,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in Cockermouth

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Cockermouth?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Cockermouth is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cockermouth a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

Cockermouth tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire deputy headteachers in Cockermouth?

Live deputy headteacher openings in Cockermouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a deputy headteacher in Cockermouth increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in Cockermouth 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.

What's the difference between deputy headteacher pay in Cockermouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Cockermouth it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.

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