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Headteacher Salary in St Helens

How much does a headteacher earn in St Helens?

Average base salary in St Helens

£74,575 per year

per year in St Helens · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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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 Helens is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near St Helens

Compare average headteacher pay in St Helens and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
St Helens This location£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
St Ives£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Neots£74,575 per yearView jobs
Stafford£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in St Helens

How much does a headteacher earn in St Helens?

The average salary for a headteacher in St Helens 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 Helens a well-paid area for headteachers?

St Helens 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 Helens?

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

How can a headteacher in St Helens increase their salary?

Headteachers in St Helens 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 Helens and nationally?

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

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