Salary guide · Lewisham
How much does a headteacher earn in Lewisham?
Average base salary in Lewisham
£92,630 per year
per year in Lewisham · 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 Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
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Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Lewisham
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in LewishamAssistant Head of Year in Lewisham
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in LewishamThe average salary for a headteacher in Lewisham is £92,630 per year, typically ranging from £68,440 per year to £138,060 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Lewisham pays headteachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
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Headteachers in Lewisham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Lewisham it's £92,630 per year — a premium of £14,130 per year versus the UK average.
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