Headteacher Salary in Shropshire

The average salary for a headteacher in Shropshire is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Shropshire tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

There are currently 2 live headteacher openings in Shropshire on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

Headteachers in Shropshire 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 Shropshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.