Salary guide · Newcastle
How much does a headteacher earn in Newcastle?
Average base salary in Newcastle
£73,790 per year
per year in Newcastle · 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 Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Gateshead | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle This location | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newcastle
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NewcastleAssistant Head of Year in Newcastle
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NewcastleAssistant Headteacher in Newcastle
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NewcastleThe average salary for a headteacher in Newcastle is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Newcastle rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Newcastle 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 Newcastle it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Newcastle from schools, trusts and agencies.
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