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Head of School Salary in South West England

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

Average base salary in South West England

£75,360 per year

per year in South 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of schools near South West England

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

CityAverage head of school salaryJobs
South East England£80,070 per yearView jobs
South West England This location£75,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£75,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£75,360 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£74,575 per yearView jobs
South Shields£74,575 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£74,575 per yearView jobs

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

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

The average salary for a head of school in South 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 South West England a well-paid area for head of schools?

South 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 South West England?

Live head of school openings in South 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 South West England increase their salary?

Head of Schools in South 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 South West England and nationally?

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

Head of School jobs in South West England

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