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