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Deputy Headteacher Salary in County Down

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£58,750 per year

per year in County Down · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£48,880 per year£58,750 per year£77,080 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near County Down

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
Cornwall£59,375 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£58,750 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£58,750 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£58,750 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£58,750 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£58,750 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£58,750 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Deputy Headteacher get paid in County Down?

Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in County Down

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in County Down?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in County Down is £58,750 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £77,080 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Down a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

County Down tends to sit around 6% 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 County Down?

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

How can a deputy headteacher in County Down increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in County Down 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 County Down and nationally?

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In County Down it's £58,750 per year — a discount of £3,750 per year versus the UK average.

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