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Head of School Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a head of school earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£74,575 per year

per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,100 per year£74,575 per year£111,150 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Head of School job openings in United Kingdom

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Highest paying cities for head of schools near United Kingdom

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CityAverage head of school salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£74,575 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of School get paid in United Kingdom?

Frequently asked questions about head of school pay in United Kingdom

How much does a head of school earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a head of school in United Kingdom is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for head of schools?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% 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 United Kingdom?

There are currently 2 live head of school openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a head of school in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Head of Schools in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.

Head of School jobs in United Kingdom

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