Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£59,375 per year
per year in East Sussex · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £63,750 per year | View jobs |
| Edinburgh | £61,875 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Eastbourne | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Ebbw Vale | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East SussexAssistant Head of Year in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East SussexAssistant Headteacher in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East SussexAssistant Principal in East Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East SussexThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in East Sussex is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Sussex 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 East Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in East Sussex 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 East Sussex it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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