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Headteacher Salary in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a headteacher earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

Average base salary in Kensington and Chelsea

£92,630 per year

per year in Kensington and Chelsea · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£68,440 per year£92,630 per year£138,060 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 Kensington and Chelsea is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Kensington and Chelsea

Compare average headteacher pay in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Kensington and Chelsea This location£92,630 per yearView jobs
Keighley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Kelso£74,575 per yearView jobs
Kendal£74,575 per yearView jobs
Kent£74,575 per yearView jobs
Keswick£74,575 per yearView jobs
Kettering£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a headteacher earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

The average salary for a headteacher in Kensington and Chelsea is £92,630 per year, typically ranging from £68,440 per year to £138,060 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kensington and Chelsea a well-paid area for headteachers?

Kensington and Chelsea pays headteachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Kensington and Chelsea?

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

How can a headteacher in Kensington and Chelsea increase their salary?

Headteachers in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Kensington and Chelsea it's £92,630 per year — a premium of £14,130 per year versus the UK average.

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