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Executive Headteacher Salary in Colchester

How much does an executive headteacher earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£90,250 per year

per year in Colchester · STPCD Leadership L21–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£71,250 per year£90,250 per year£123,500 per year

Oversees more than one school, typically within a MAT or federation. Executive Headteacher pay in Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for executive headteachers near Colchester

Compare average executive headteacher pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage executive headteacher salaryJobs
Colchester This location£90,250 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£90,250 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£90,250 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£90,250 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£90,250 per yearView jobs
Colne£90,250 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£90,250 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Executive Headteacher get paid in Colchester?

Frequently asked questions about executive headteacher pay in Colchester

How much does an executive headteacher earn in Colchester?

The average salary for an executive headteacher in Colchester is £90,250 per year, typically ranging from £71,250 per year to £123,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Colchester a well-paid area for executive headteachers?

Colchester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for executive headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire executive headteachers in Colchester?

Live executive headteacher openings in Colchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an executive headteacher in Colchester increase their salary?

Executive Headteachers in Colchester typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L21–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between executive headteacher pay in Colchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £95,000 per year. In Colchester it's £90,250 per year — a discount of £4,750 per year versus the UK average.

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