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