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Deputy Headteacher Salary in Reading

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£65,000 per year

per year in Reading · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£54,080 per year£65,000 per year£85,280 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near Reading

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
Redbridge£68,750 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£65,000 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£59,375 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£59,375 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£59,375 per yearView jobs
Redcar£59,375 per yearView jobs
Redditch£59,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in Reading

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Reading?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Reading is £65,000 per year, typically ranging from £54,080 per year to £85,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

Reading pays deputy headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L27.

Which schools and agencies hire deputy headteachers in Reading?

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

How can a deputy headteacher in Reading increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in Reading typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L27, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Reading it's £65,000 per year — a premium of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.

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