Salary guide · Barnsley
How much does a headteacher earn in Barnsley?
Average base salary in Barnsley
£74,575 per year
per year in Barnsley · STPCD Leadership L6–L43
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 Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Barnet | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Barnsley This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bangor (NI) | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Barnstaple | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Barrow-in-Furness | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Barry | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Barnsley
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BarnsleyAssistant Head of Year in Barnsley
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BarnsleyThe average salary for a headteacher in Barnsley is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Barnsley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Barnsley typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Barnsley it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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