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Headteacher Salary in Grays

How much does a headteacher earn in Grays?

Average base salary in Grays

£74,575 per year

per year in Grays · 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 Grays is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Grays

Compare average headteacher pay in Grays and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Greater London£90,275 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£77,715 per yearView jobs
Grays This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Grangemouth£74,575 per yearView jobs
Grantham£74,575 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£74,575 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in Grays?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Grays

How much does a headteacher earn in Grays?

The average salary for a headteacher in Grays 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 Grays a well-paid area for headteachers?

Grays 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 Grays?

Live headteacher openings in Grays rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in Grays increase their salary?

Headteachers in Grays 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 Grays and nationally?

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

Headteacher jobs in Grays

Live headteacher vacancies in Grays from schools, trusts and agencies.

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