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