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Deputy Headteacher Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£60,000 per year

per year in Portsmouth · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£49,920 per year£60,000 per year£78,720 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near Portsmouth

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£60,000 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£59,375 per yearView jobs
Portree£59,375 per yearView jobs
Portrush£59,375 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£59,375 per yearView jobs
Powys£59,375 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£59,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in Portsmouth

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Portsmouth is £60,000 per year, typically ranging from £49,920 per year to £78,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% 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 Portsmouth?

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

How can a deputy headteacher in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £60,000 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.

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