Salary guide · Outer London
How much does a headteacher earn in Outer London?
Average base salary in Outer London
£86,350 per year
per year in Outer London · 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 Outer London is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Outer London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London This location | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £82,425 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Outer London
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Outer LondonAssistant Head of Year in Outer London
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Outer LondonAssistant Headteacher in Outer London
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Outer LondonAssistant Principal in Outer London
Average
£86,350 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Outer LondonThe average salary for a headteacher in Outer London is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Outer London pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in Outer London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Outer London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Outer London it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Outer London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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