Salary guide · Seaham
How much does a headteacher earn in Seaham?
Average base salary in Seaham
£74,575 per year
per year in Seaham · 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 Seaham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Seaham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seaham This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Selkirk | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Sevenoaks | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Shaftesbury | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Seaham is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Seaham 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 Seaham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Seaham 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 Seaham it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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