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Deputy Headteacher Salary in Southwark

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Southwark?

Average base salary in Southwark

£73,750 per year

per year in Southwark · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£61,360 per year£73,750 per year£96,760 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Southwark is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near Southwark

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Southwark and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
Southwark This location£73,750 per yearView jobs
St Albans£65,000 per yearView jobs
Southampton£60,000 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£59,375 per yearView jobs
Southport£59,375 per yearView jobs
Spalding£59,375 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£59,375 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Deputy Headteacher get paid in Southwark?

Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in Southwark

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Southwark?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Southwark is £73,750 per year, typically ranging from £61,360 per year to £96,760 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southwark a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

Southwark pays deputy headteachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L27.

Which schools and agencies hire deputy headteachers in Southwark?

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

How can a deputy headteacher in Southwark increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in Southwark 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 Southwark and nationally?

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Southwark it's £73,750 per year — a premium of £11,250 per year versus the UK average.

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