Salary guide · Newmarket
How much does a headteacher earn in Newmarket?
Average base salary in Newmarket
£74,575 per year
per year in Newmarket · 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 Newmarket is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Newmarket and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Wales) | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newmarket
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NewmarketAssistant Head of Year in Newmarket
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NewmarketAssistant Headteacher in Newmarket
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NewmarketThe average salary for a headteacher in Newmarket is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newmarket 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 Newmarket rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Newmarket 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 Newmarket it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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