Salary guide · Dumfries
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Dumfries?
Average base salary in Dumfries
£59,375 per year
per year in Dumfries · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Dumfries is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Dumfries and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dumfries This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dromore | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dudley | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dumbarton | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dumfries and Galloway | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dundonald | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dundee | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Dumfries
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in DumfriesAssistant Head of Year in Dumfries
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in DumfriesThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Dumfries is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dumfries 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 Dumfries rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Dumfries 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 Dumfries it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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