Salary guide · London
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£71,875 per year
per year in London · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £73,750 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £73,750 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £73,750 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £73,750 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £71,875 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £68,750 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £65,625 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in London is £71,875 per year, typically ranging from £59,800 per year to £94,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays deputy headteachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L27.
There are currently 3 live deputy headteacher openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Deputy Headteachers in London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L27, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In London it's £71,875 per year — a premium of £9,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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