Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£59,375 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Dorset is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live deputy headteacher openings in Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Deputy Headteachers in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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