Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£59,375 per year
per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in United KingdomAssistant Headteacher in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in United Kingdom is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live deputy headteacher openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Deputy Headteachers in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
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