Salary guide · Bedfordshire
How much does a headteacher earn in Bedfordshire?
Average base salary in Bedfordshire
£74,575 per year
per year in Bedfordshire · 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 Bedfordshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Bedfordshire and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Bedfordshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BedfordshireAssistant Head of Year in Bedfordshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BedfordshireAssistant Headteacher in Bedfordshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in BedfordshireAssistant Principal in Bedfordshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in BedfordshireThe average salary for a headteacher in Bedfordshire is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bedfordshire 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 Bedfordshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Bedfordshire 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 Bedfordshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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