Salary guide · 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
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.
Compare average director of education pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average director of education salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £87,400 per year | View jobs |
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.
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.
Live director of education openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
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.
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.
Live director of education vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Director of Education jobs in DorsetLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.