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Headmaster Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does a headmaster earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£31,350 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£31,350 per year£39,600 per year

Headmaster salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical headmaster pay across the UK. Headmaster pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headmasters near Waltham Forest

Compare average headmaster pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmaster salaryJobs
Wandsworth£33,630 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£31,350 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Walsall£27,075 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wantage£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ware£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmaster pay in Waltham Forest

How much does a headmaster earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for a headmaster in Waltham Forest is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for headmasters?

Waltham Forest pays headmasters around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire headmasters in Waltham Forest?

Live headmaster openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headmaster in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Headmasters in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between headmaster pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.

Headmaster jobs in Waltham Forest

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