Assistant Head Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
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Base pay is only part of the picture. This calculator adds common allowances (unsocial hours, London weighting and more) to your band pay for an Assistant Head. Handy for getting a fuller view of what you might take home.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Illustrative; based on STPCD 2024/25 (Main, Upper, Leadership). Support staff use NJC. Check gov.uk school teachers pay or your employer.
- Figures are illustrative and may not reflect the latest pay awards or your employer’s exact rules.
- Pay progression (spine points or increments) is modelled from the dataset; real progression rules vary by employer and contract.
- Outputs are gross estimates unless stated otherwise. We don't deduct tax, National Insurance or pension.
- Allowances and eligibility vary by employer and location.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
You'll see:
- Base band pay plus selected allowances
- Total estimated gross pay and monthly uplift
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Frequently asked questions
About this role
What is an Assistant Head?
An Assistant Head is part of the senior leadership team, with responsibility for an area (e.g. curriculum, pastoral). Pay is on the leadership spine (STPCD).
Is it a rewarding career?
Assistant head roles offer school-wide impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on school and remit. Progression to deputy head or head is common.
What allowances or extras apply?
Allowances and enhancements vary by employer and role. Use the calculator above to add common allowances to your base pay.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.