Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£58,750 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ScotlandAssistant Head of Year in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Scotland is £58,750 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £77,080 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland 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 Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £58,750 per year — a discount of £3,750 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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