Salary guide · Leicester
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£60,000 per year
per year in Leicester · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
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See assistant headteacher jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Leicester is £60,000 per year, typically ranging from £49,920 per year to £78,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Deputy Headteachers in Leicester 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 Leicester it's £60,000 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.
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