Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does a headteacher earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£74,575 per year
per year in East Sussex · 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 Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| Edinburgh | £77,715 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Eastbourne | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ebbw Vale | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East SussexAssistant Head of Year in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East SussexAssistant Headteacher in East Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East SussexAssistant Principal in East Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East SussexThe average salary for a headteacher in East Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in East Sussex 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 Sussex it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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