Salary guide · South West England
How much does a headteacher earn in South West England?
Average base salary in South West England
£75,360 per year
per year in South West England · 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 West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| South West England This location | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Head of Year in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Headteacher in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Principal in South West England
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South West EnglandThe average salary for a headteacher in South West England is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South West England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in South West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in South West England 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 West England it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in South West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
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