Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does an executive headteacher earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£89,300 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD Leadership L21–L43
Oversees more than one school, typically within a MAT or federation. Executive Headteacher pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average executive headteacher pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average executive headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £89,300 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Head of Year in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Headteacher in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Principal in Northern Ireland
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for an executive headteacher in Northern Ireland is £89,300 per year, typically ranging from £70,500 per year to £122,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for executive headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live executive headteacher openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Executive Headteachers in Northern Ireland 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.
Nationally the average is £95,000 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £89,300 per year — a discount of £5,700 per year versus the UK average.
Live executive headteacher vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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