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Headteacher Salary in Highland

How much does a headteacher earn in Highland?

Average base salary in Highland

£73,790 per year

per year in Highland · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£54,520 per year£73,790 per year£109,980 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 Highland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Highland

Compare average headteacher pay in Highland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Hillingdon£86,350 per yearView jobs
Hertfordshire£81,640 per yearView jobs
Hexham£74,575 per yearView jobs
High Wycombe£74,575 per yearView jobs
Hinckley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Hitchin£74,575 per yearView jobs
Highland This location£73,790 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Highland

How much does a headteacher earn in Highland?

The average salary for a headteacher in Highland is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Highland a well-paid area for headteachers?

Highland tends to sit around 6% 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 Highland?

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

How can a headteacher in Highland increase their salary?

Headteachers in Highland 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 Highland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Highland it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Highland

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