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Head of School Salary in Greater London

How much does a head of school earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£90,275 per year

per year in Greater London · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£66,700 per year£90,275 per year£134,550 per year

Head of School pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Head of School pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of schools near Greater London

Compare average head of school pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of school salaryJobs
Greater London This location£90,275 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£86,350 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£77,715 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£74,575 per yearView jobs
Grays£74,575 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£74,575 per yearView jobs
Greenock£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of school pay in Greater London

How much does a head of school earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a head of school in Greater London is £90,275 per year, typically ranging from £66,700 per year to £134,550 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for head of schools?

Greater London pays head of schools around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.

Which schools and agencies hire head of schools in Greater London?

Live head of school openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a head of school in Greater London increase their salary?

Head of Schools in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between head of school pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Greater London it's £90,275 per year — a premium of £11,775 per year versus the UK average.

Head of School jobs in Greater London

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