Salary guide · Scottish Borders
How much does a headteacher earn in Scottish Borders?
Average base salary in Scottish Borders
£73,790 per year
per year in Scottish Borders · 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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scottish Borders
Average
£52,170 per year
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Average
£52,170 per year
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Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Scottish BordersAssistant Principal in Scottish Borders
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Scottish BordersThe average salary for a headteacher in Scottish Borders is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Scottish Borders from schools, trusts and agencies.
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