Salary guide · North Ayrshire
How much does a headteacher earn in North Ayrshire?
Average base salary in North Ayrshire
£74,575 per year
per year in North Ayrshire · 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 North Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in North Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North East England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| North West England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| North Ayrshire This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownabbey | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownards | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Norfolk | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| North Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in North Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in North AyrshireAssistant Head of Year in North Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in North AyrshireAssistant Headteacher in North Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in North AyrshireAssistant Principal in North Ayrshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in North AyrshireThe average salary for a headteacher in North Ayrshire is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in North Ayrshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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