Salary guide · Middlesbrough
How much does a headteacher earn in Middlesbrough?
Average base salary in Middlesbrough
£74,575 per year
per year in Middlesbrough · 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 Middlesbrough is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Middlesbrough and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Midlothian | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Middlesbrough
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MiddlesbroughAssistant Head of Year in Middlesbrough
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MiddlesbroughAssistant Headteacher in Middlesbrough
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in MiddlesbroughAssistant Principal in Middlesbrough
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in MiddlesbroughThe average salary for a headteacher in Middlesbrough is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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