Salary guide · Richmond upon Thames
How much does a headteacher earn in Richmond upon Thames?
Average base salary in Richmond upon Thames
£86,350 per year
per year in Richmond upon Thames · 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 Richmond upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames This location | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Rhondda | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Rhyl | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Rickmansworth | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ripon | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Rochdale | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Richmond upon ThamesAssistant Head of Year in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Richmond upon ThamesAssistant Headteacher in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Richmond upon ThamesAssistant Principal in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£86,350 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Richmond upon ThamesThe average salary for a headteacher in Richmond upon Thames is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Richmond upon Thames pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in Richmond upon Thames rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Richmond upon Thames from schools, trusts and agencies.
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