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Executive Headteacher Salary in Kirkwall

How much does an executive headteacher earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£90,250 per year

per year in Kirkwall · 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 Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for executive headteachers near Kirkwall

Compare average executive headteacher pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage executive headteacher salaryJobs
Lambeth£112,100 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£104,500 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£90,250 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£90,250 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£90,250 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£90,250 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£90,250 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about executive headteacher pay in Kirkwall

How much does an executive headteacher earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for an executive headteacher in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall a well-paid area for executive headteachers?

Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

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

How can an executive headteacher in Kirkwall increase their salary?

Executive Headteachers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

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

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