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Headteacher Salary in Coventry

How much does a headteacher earn in Coventry?

Average base salary in Coventry

£74,575 per year

per year in Coventry · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,100 per year£74,575 per year£111,150 per year

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 Coventry is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Headteacher job openings in Coventry

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Highest paying cities for headteachers near Coventry

Compare average headteacher pay in Coventry and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Coventry This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Cowbridge£74,575 per yearView jobs
Craigavon£74,575 per yearView jobs
Cramlington£74,575 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£73,790 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£73,790 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£73,790 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Coventry

How much does a headteacher earn in Coventry?

The average salary for a headteacher in Coventry is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Coventry a well-paid area for headteachers?

Coventry tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Coventry?

There are currently 1 live headteacher opening in Coventry on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a headteacher in Coventry increase their salary?

Headteachers in Coventry 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.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in Coventry and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Coventry it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Coventry

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