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Headteacher Salary in Greenwich

How much does a headteacher earn in Greenwich?

Average base salary in Greenwich

£86,350 per year

per year in Greenwich · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£63,800 per year£86,350 per year£128,700 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 Greenwich is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Greenwich

Compare average headteacher pay in Greenwich and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Greater London£90,275 per yearView jobs
Greenwich This location£86,350 per yearView jobs
Guildford£81,640 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£77,715 per yearView jobs
Greenock£74,575 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£74,575 per yearView jobs
Gwynedd£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Greenwich

How much does a headteacher earn in Greenwich?

The average salary for a headteacher in Greenwich is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greenwich a well-paid area for headteachers?

Greenwich pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Greenwich?

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

How can a headteacher in Greenwich increase their salary?

Headteachers in Greenwich typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Greenwich it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Greenwich

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