Salary guide · North West England
How much does a headteacher earn in North West England?
Average base salary in North West England
£75,360 per year
per year in North West England · 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 West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in North West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North West England This location | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| North East England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| North Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| North Ayrshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| North Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northallerton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in North West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in North West EnglandAssistant Head of Year in North West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in North West EnglandAssistant Headteacher in North West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in North West EnglandAssistant Principal in North West England
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in North West EnglandThe average salary for a headteacher in North West England is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
North West England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in North West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in North West England 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 West England it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in North West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Headteacher jobs in North West EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.