Salary guide · Waltham Abbey
How much does a headteacher earn in Waltham Abbey?
Average base salary in Waltham Abbey
£74,575 per year
per year in Waltham Abbey · 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 Waltham Abbey is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Waltham Abbey and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Forest | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Abbey This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wantage | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Waltham Abbey
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Waltham AbbeyAssistant Head of Year in Waltham Abbey
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Waltham AbbeyAssistant Headteacher in Waltham Abbey
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Waltham AbbeyAssistant Principal in Waltham Abbey
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Waltham AbbeyThe average salary for a headteacher in Waltham Abbey is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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