Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a headteacher earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£74,575 per year
per year in South Shields · 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Head of Year in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Headteacher in South Shields
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Principal in South Shields
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for a headteacher in South Shields is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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 South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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