Salary guide · Wellington
How much does a headteacher earn in Wellington?
Average base salary in Wellington
£74,575 per year
per year in Wellington · 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 Wellington is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Wellington and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Welshpool | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Welwyn Garden City | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Wellington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WellingtonAssistant Head of Year in Wellington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WellingtonAssistant Headteacher in Wellington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WellingtonThe average salary for a headteacher in Wellington is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wellington 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 Wellington rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Wellington 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 Wellington it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Wellington from schools, trusts and agencies.
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