Skip to main content

Salary guide · St Andrews

Headteacher Salary in St Andrews

How much does a headteacher earn in St Andrews?

Average base salary in St Andrews

£74,575 per year

per year in St Andrews · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

See Headteacher jobs in St Andrews
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,100 per year£74,575 per year£111,150 per year

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 St Andrews is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near St Andrews

Compare average headteacher pay in St Andrews and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Southwark£92,630 per yearView jobs
St Albans£81,640 per yearView jobs
St Andrews This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Spalding£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Austell£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Davids£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in St Andrews?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in St Andrews

How much does a headteacher earn in St Andrews?

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

Is St Andrews a well-paid area for headteachers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in St Andrews?

Live headteacher openings in St Andrews rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in St Andrews increase their salary?

Headteachers in St Andrews 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.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in St Andrews and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In St Andrews it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in St Andrews

Live headteacher vacancies in St Andrews from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Headteacher jobs in St Andrews

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.