Salary guide · Newham
How much does a headteacher earn in Newham?
Average base salary in Newham
£92,630 per year
per year in Newham · 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 Newham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Newham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham This location | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle (NI) | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Newham is £92,630 per year, typically ranging from £68,440 per year to £138,060 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newham pays headteachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in Newham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Newham 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 Newham it's £92,630 per year — a premium of £14,130 per year versus the UK average.
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