Salary guide · Maidstone
How much does a headteacher earn in Maidstone?
Average base salary in Maidstone
£74,575 per year
per year in Maidstone · 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 Maidstone is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Maidstone and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Maesteg | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Magherafelt | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Maidenhead | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Maldon | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Malmesbury | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Malton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Maidstone
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MaidstoneAssistant Head of Year in Maidstone
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MaidstoneAssistant Headteacher in Maidstone
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in MaidstoneThe average salary for a headteacher in Maidstone is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Maidstone 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 Maidstone rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Maidstone 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 Maidstone it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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