Salary guide · Christchurch
How much does a headteacher earn in Christchurch?
Average base salary in Christchurch
£74,575 per year
per year in Christchurch · 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 Christchurch is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Christchurch and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Christchurch This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chipping Norton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chorley | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cirencester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Clackmannanshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Christchurch
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ChristchurchAssistant Head of Year in Christchurch
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ChristchurchAssistant Headteacher in Christchurch
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in ChristchurchAssistant Principal in Christchurch
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in ChristchurchThe average salary for a headteacher in Christchurch is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Christchurch 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 Christchurch rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Christchurch 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 Christchurch it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Christchurch from schools, trusts and agencies.
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