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In this blog, you will learn:
- How much a Headteacher earns in London.
- How to become a Headteacher in London.
- The benefits of being a Headteacher.
- How to make more money as a Headteacher.
- Where the latest Headteacher jobs are and how to apply for them.
Looking to take the next step in your career and become a Headteacher in London? Curious to know how much you’ll earn?
We’re delving into how much a Headteacher earns in London, how to make more money as a Headteacher in London and the benefits of being a Headteacher.
How much does a Headteacher earn in London
On average, a Headteacher in London will earn between £57,693 to £147,586. However, the salary can vary due to several factors such as the area in London, experience, qualifications and the school type and size.
According to Get Into Teaching, the average salary for Headteachers in different areas of London are:
- London fringe - Minimum salary of £57,693 and a maximum of £139,632.
- Outer London - Minimum salary of £60,266 and a maximum of £142,178.
- Inner London - Minimum salary of £65,731 and a maximum of £147,586.
Are there opportunities for Headteachers to earn more money?
Yes, there are opportunities for Headteachers to earn more money. This can be done by advancing qualifications, such as completing the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) to qualify for higher pay rates. Headteachers could also manage after-school programmes as many schools offer additional pay for Headteachers who take on the management of these programmes.
With this being said, it’s important that Headteachers don’t take on too many responsibilities or overwork themselves, in order to ensure that they have a good work-life balance.
The benefits of being a Headteacher
There are many benefits that come with being a Headteacher such as the opportunity to positively impact students’ lives, witness students succeed and build a strong school community.
The role of a Headteacher also offers career progression, job satisfaction, professional growth and the chance to build meaningful relationships with staff and students.
Headteachers typically receive a higher salary, benefits and have more control over their own schedules.
How to Become a Headteacher in London
To become a Headteacher in London, you must have teaching experience and hold a valid teaching qualification, this could be a PGCE in education or a teaching degree.
Many schools will require you to have experience in a leadership role such as Associate Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher to show that you have the right skills and ability to support colleagues, make informed decisions and manage resources.
Additional training in educational leadership or management can also help increase your chances of landing your dream role as a Headteacher.
Headteacher jobs
If you’re searching for your next Headteacher position, why not take a look at the latest Headteacher jobs, or simply upload your CV to be notified when a relevant position becomes available.
Struggling to recruit a Headteacher?
As a specialist Headteacher recruitment agency, we support mainstream and SEND schools, Multi Academy Trusts, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units (PRU) with their recruitment needs.
If you’re struggling to fill a Headteacher vacancy, why not get in touch with one of our team to see how we can help?
- North of the UK - Jamie Heath
- South of the UK - Dane Matthews
Meet Jamie Heath
Who is Spencer Clarke Group?
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In 2024, we were named Recruitment Agency of the Year at the prestigious Recruiter Awards, an accolade we are extremely proud of.
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