Salary guide · Northampton
How much does a headteacher earn in Northampton?
Average base salary in Northampton
£74,575 per year
per year in Northampton · 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 Northampton is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Northampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North West England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| North Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northallerton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northampton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NorthamptonAssistant Head of Year in Northampton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NorthamptonAssistant Headteacher in Northampton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NorthamptonAssistant Principal in Northampton
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in NorthamptonThe average salary for a headteacher in Northampton is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northampton 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 Northampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Northampton 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 Northampton it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Northampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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