Salary guide · West Sussex
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in West Sussex?
Average base salary in West Sussex
£59,375 per year
per year in West Sussex · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £60,000 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West SussexAssistant Head of Year in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West SussexAssistant Headteacher in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West SussexAssistant Principal in West Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West SussexThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in West Sussex is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Sussex 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 West Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in West Sussex 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 West Sussex it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live deputy headteacher vacancies in West Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
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