Salary guide · Durham
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£59,375 per year
per year in Durham · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £68,750 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Durham is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Durham 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 Durham it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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