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Director of Education Salary in Dorset

How much does a director of education earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£87,400 per year

per year in Dorset · Trust/LA-set

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£71,250 per year£87,400 per year£109,250 per year

Trust or LA-level education lead. Drives school improvement across multiple sites. Director of Education pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near Dorset

Compare average director of education pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
Dorset This location£87,400 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£87,400 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£87,400 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£87,400 per yearView jobs
Dover£87,400 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£87,400 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£87,400 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Director of Education get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in Dorset

How much does a director of education earn in Dorset?

The average salary for a director of education in Dorset is £87,400 per year, typically ranging from £71,250 per year to £109,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dorset a well-paid area for director of educations?

Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for director of educations. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire director of educations in Dorset?

Live director of education openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a director of education in Dorset increase their salary?

Director of Educations in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up Trust/LA-set, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between director of education pay in Dorset and nationally?

Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In Dorset it's £87,400 per year — a discount of £4,600 per year versus the UK average.

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