Salary guide · Wakefield
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Wakefield?
Average base salary in Wakefield
£59,375 per year
per year in Wakefield · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield This location | £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 |
| Wallasey | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wales | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Wakefield
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WakefieldThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Wakefield is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wakefield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Wakefield rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Wakefield 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 Wakefield it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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