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Director of Education Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a director of education earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£87,400 per year

per year in Kirkwall · 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 Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near Kirkwall

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

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
Lambeth£108,560 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£101,200 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£87,400 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£87,400 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£87,400 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£87,400 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£87,400 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in Kirkwall

How much does a director of education earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a director of education in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall a well-paid area for director of educations?

Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

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

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

Director of Educations in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

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

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