Salary guide · East Lothian
How much does a headteacher earn in East Lothian?
Average base salary in East Lothian
£74,575 per year
per year in East Lothian · 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 East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East LothianAssistant Head of Year in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East LothianAssistant Headteacher in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East LothianAssistant Principal in East Lothian
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East LothianThe average salary for a headteacher in East Lothian is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Lothian 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 East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in East Lothian 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 East Lothian it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in East Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
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