Salary guide · Kent
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£59,375 per year
per year in Kent · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £73,750 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Kent is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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 Kent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Kent 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 Kent it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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