Skip to main content

Salary guide · Sutton Coldfield

Headteacher Salary in Sutton Coldfield

How much does a headteacher earn in Sutton Coldfield?

Average base salary in Sutton Coldfield

£74,575 per year

per year in Sutton Coldfield · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

See Headteacher jobs in Sutton Coldfield
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 Sutton Coldfield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Headteacher job openings in Sutton Coldfield

See all Headteacher jobs in Sutton Coldfield

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Sutton Coldfield

Compare average headteacher pay in Sutton Coldfield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Sutton£86,350 per yearView jobs
Surrey£81,640 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£74,575 per yearView jobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£74,575 per yearView jobs
Swadlincote£74,575 per yearView jobs
Swanage£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in Sutton Coldfield?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Sutton Coldfield

How much does a headteacher earn in Sutton Coldfield?

The average salary for a headteacher in Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield a well-paid area for headteachers?

Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield?

There are currently 1 live headteacher opening in Sutton Coldfield on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a headteacher in Sutton Coldfield increase their salary?

Headteachers in Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield and nationally?

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

Headteacher jobs in Sutton Coldfield

Live headteacher vacancies in Sutton Coldfield from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Headteacher jobs in Sutton Coldfield