Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£58,750 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Head of Year in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Headteacher in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Principal in Northern Ireland
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Northern Ireland is £58,750 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £77,080 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £58,750 per year — a discount of £3,750 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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