Salary guide · Kirkcaldy
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Kirkcaldy?
Average base salary in Kirkcaldy
£59,375 per year
per year in Kirkcaldy · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Kirkcaldy is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Kirkcaldy and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | £68,750 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kingsbridge | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Hull | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Kirkcaldy
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in KirkcaldyAssistant Head of Year in Kirkcaldy
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in KirkcaldyAssistant Headteacher in Kirkcaldy
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in KirkcaldyThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Kirkcaldy is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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