Salary guide · West Sussex
How much does a headteacher earn in West Sussex?
Average base salary in West Sussex
£74,575 per year
per year in West Sussex · 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 West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West SussexAssistant Head of Year in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West SussexAssistant Headteacher in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West SussexAssistant Principal in West Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West SussexThe average salary for a headteacher in West Sussex is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Sussex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live headteacher opening in West Sussex on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Headteachers in West Sussex 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 West Sussex it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in West Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Headteacher jobs in West SussexLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.