Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£60,000 per year
per year in Southampton · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £73,750 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Head of Year in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Headteacher in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Principal in Southampton
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Southampton is £60,000 per year, typically ranging from £49,920 per year to £78,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £60,000 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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