Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does a headteacher earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£74,575 per year
per year in Kirkwall · 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 Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Kirkwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in KirkwallAssistant Head of Year in Kirkwall
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in KirkwallThe average salary for a headteacher in Kirkwall is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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