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