Salary guide · Colchester
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Colchester?
Average base salary in Colchester
£59,375 per year
per year in Colchester · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Clydebank | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Coatbridge | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Cockermouth | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Coleraine | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Colne | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Colwyn Bay | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Colchester
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ColchesterAssistant Head of Year in Colchester
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ColchesterAssistant Headteacher in Colchester
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in ColchesterThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Colchester is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Colchester 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 Colchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Colchester 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 Colchester it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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