Salary guide
Executive Headteacher salary
What executive headteachers are advertised at on live vacancies we hold — we name the nation whenever we publish a figure.
Official pay scale · England 2026-27
£53,586–£148,829
Leadership pay range outside London, from the national teacher pay document
| Pay range | Rest of England | London fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership pay range | £53,586–£148,829 | £55,060–£150,301 | £57,837–£153,042 | £63,709–£158,863 |
Source: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE)
These are the statutory ranges for maintained schools in England. Academies and independent schools may set their own pay, and many follow these ranges. Responsibility payments (TLRs) and SEN allowances are paid on top. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own scales.
Read the official document (GOV.UK)Executive Headteacher job openings
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Greenleas School · Leighton Buzzard
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive headteacher earn?
We do not yet hold enough verified salary evidence to publish a executive headteacher figure. Rather than estimate, we show live vacancies so you can see what employers are actually advertising.
Does executive headteacher pay vary by area?
It can, but we only publish area differences where we have enough evidence for that area — we never apply a regional multiplier to invent a local figure.
What pay framework applies to a executive headteacher?
School leadership posts in maintained schools in England are normally paid on a leadership pay range determined under the STPCD, with the individual range set by the governing body. Academies may set their own leadership pay. Other UK nations have their own arrangements.
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