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Headmistress Salary in South Shields

How much does a headmistress earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£27,075 per year

per year in South Shields · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Headmistress salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical headmistress pay across the UK. Headmistress pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headmistresss near South Shields

Compare average headmistress pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmistress salaryJobs
South East England£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmistress pay in South Shields

How much does a headmistress earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a headmistress in South Shields is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for headmistresss?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headmistresss. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire headmistresss in South Shields?

Live headmistress openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headmistress in South Shields increase their salary?

Headmistresss in South Shields typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between headmistress pay in South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South Shields it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Headmistress jobs in South Shields

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