Salary guide · Sunderland
How much does a headteacher earn in Sunderland?
Average base salary in Sunderland
£74,575 per year
per year in Sunderland · 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 Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Sunderland
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SunderlandThe average salary for a headteacher in Sunderland is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Sunderland 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 Sunderland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Sunderland 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 Sunderland it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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