Salary guide · Cornwall
How much does a headteacher earn in Cornwall?
Average base salary in Cornwall
£74,575 per year
per year in Cornwall · 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 Cornwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Cornwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Conwy | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cookstown | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Corby | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| County Antrim | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Armagh | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Down | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Cornwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CornwallAssistant Head of Year in Cornwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CornwallThe average salary for a headteacher in Cornwall is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cornwall 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 Cornwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Cornwall 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 Cornwall it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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