Salary guide · City of London
How much does a headteacher earn in City of London?
Average base salary in City of London
£92,630 per year
per year in City of London · 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 City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| City of London This location | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Chorley | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Christchurch | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cirencester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Clackmannanshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Clacton-on-Sea | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Clevedon | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in City of London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in City of LondonAssistant Head of Year in City of London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in City of LondonAssistant Headteacher in City of London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in City of LondonAssistant Principal in City of London
Average
£92,630 per year
See assistant principal jobs in City of LondonThe average salary for a headteacher in City of London is £92,630 per year, typically ranging from £68,440 per year to £138,060 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
City of London pays headteachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in City of London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in City of London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In City of London it's £92,630 per year — a premium of £14,130 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in City of London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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