Salary guide · Chatham
How much does a headteacher earn in Chatham?
Average base salary in Chatham
£74,575 per year
per year in Chatham · 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 Chatham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Chatham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Castleford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Castlereagh | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ceredigion | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chelmsford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cheltenham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Chatham is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chatham 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 Chatham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Chatham 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 Chatham it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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