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Deputy Headteacher Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£60,000 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · STPCD Leadership L6–L27

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£49,920 per year£60,000 per year£78,720 per year

Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for deputy headteachers near West Midlands (county)

Compare average deputy headteacher pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy headteacher salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£60,000 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£60,000 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£60,000 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£59,375 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£59,375 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£59,375 per yearView jobs
Westbury£59,375 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Deputy Headteacher get paid in West Midlands (county)?

Frequently asked questions about deputy headteacher pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does a deputy headteacher earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for a deputy headteacher in West Midlands (county) is £60,000 per year, typically ranging from £49,920 per year to £78,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for deputy headteachers?

West Midlands (county) tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire deputy headteachers in West Midlands (county)?

Live deputy headteacher openings in West Midlands (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a deputy headteacher in West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Deputy Headteachers in West Midlands (county) 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.

What's the difference between deputy headteacher pay in West Midlands (county) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In West Midlands (county) it's £60,000 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.

Deputy Headteacher jobs in West Midlands (county)

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