Salary guide · East Midlands
How much does a headteacher earn in East Midlands?
Average base salary in East Midlands
£75,360 per year
per year in East Midlands · 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 Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in East Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands This location | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East MidlandsAssistant Head of Year in East Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East MidlandsAssistant Headteacher in East Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East MidlandsAssistant Principal in East Midlands
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East MidlandsThe average salary for a headteacher in East Midlands is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Midlands tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in East Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in East Midlands 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 Midlands it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in East Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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