Salary guide · Scotland
How much does an executive headteacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£89,300 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD Leadership L21–L43
Oversees more than one school, typically within a MAT or federation. Executive Headteacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average executive headteacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average executive headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £89,300 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £89,300 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ScotlandAssistant Head of Year in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for an executive headteacher in Scotland is £89,300 per year, typically ranging from £70,500 per year to £122,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland 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 Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Executive Headteachers in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £89,300 per year — a discount of £5,700 per year versus the UK average.
Live executive headteacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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