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