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Deputy Headteacher Salary in Lerwick

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Lerwick?

Average base salary in Lerwick

£59,375 per year

per year in Lerwick · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£49,400 per year£59,375 per year£77,900 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Lerwick is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near Lerwick

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Lerwick and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
Lewisham£73,750 per yearView jobs
Leicester£60,000 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£60,000 per yearView jobs
Lerwick This location£59,375 per yearView jobs
Leigh£59,375 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£59,375 per yearView jobs
Lewes£59,375 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Deputy Headteacher get paid in Lerwick?

Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in Lerwick

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Lerwick?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Lerwick is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Lerwick a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

Lerwick tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire deputy headteachers in Lerwick?

Live deputy headteacher openings in Lerwick rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a deputy headteacher in Lerwick increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in Lerwick 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.

What's the difference between deputy headteacher pay in Lerwick and nationally?

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Lerwick it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.

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