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Headteacher Salary in Barking and Dagenham

How much does a headteacher earn in Barking and Dagenham?

Average base salary in Barking and Dagenham

£86,350 per year

per year in Barking and Dagenham · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£63,800 per year£86,350 per year£128,700 per year

Leads a school, sets strategy and is accountable for standards, safeguarding and staff. Pay follows the Leadership Pay Range in the STPCD. Headteacher pay in Barking and Dagenham is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Barking and Dagenham

Compare average headteacher pay in Barking and Dagenham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham This location£86,350 per yearView jobs
Barnet£86,350 per yearView jobs
Banbury£74,575 per yearView jobs
Bangor£74,575 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£74,575 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Barking and Dagenham

How much does a headteacher earn in Barking and Dagenham?

The average salary for a headteacher in Barking and Dagenham is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barking and Dagenham a well-paid area for headteachers?

Barking and Dagenham pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Barking and Dagenham?

Live headteacher openings in Barking and Dagenham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in Barking and Dagenham increase their salary?

Headteachers in Barking and Dagenham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in Barking and Dagenham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Barking and Dagenham it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.

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