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Head of School Salary in North West England

How much does a head of school earn in North West England?

Average base salary in North West England

£75,360 per year

per year in North West England · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,680 per year£75,360 per year£112,320 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 North West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of schools near North West England

Compare average head of school pay in North West England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of school salaryJobs
North West England This location£75,360 per yearView jobs
North East England£75,360 per yearView jobs
North Yorkshire£75,360 per yearView jobs
North Ayrshire£74,575 per yearView jobs
North Lanarkshire£74,575 per yearView jobs
Northallerton£74,575 per yearView jobs
Northampton£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of school pay in North West England

How much does a head of school earn in North West England?

The average salary for a head of school in North West England is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is North West England a well-paid area for head of schools?

North West England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for head of schools. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire head of schools in North West England?

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

How can a head of school in North West England increase their salary?

Head of Schools in North West England typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between head of school pay in North West England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In North West England it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

Head of School jobs in North West England

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