Salary guide · Newport (county)
How much does a headteacher earn in Newport (county)?
Average base salary in Newport (county)
£73,790 per year
per year in Newport (county) · 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 Newport (county) is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Newport (county) and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newquay | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) This location | £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 Newport (county)
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Newport (county)Assistant Head of Year in Newport (county)
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Newport (county)Assistant Headteacher in Newport (county)
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Newport (county)Assistant Principal in Newport (county)
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Newport (county)The average salary for a headteacher in Newport (county) is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newport (county) 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 Newport (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Newport (county) 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 Newport (county) it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
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