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Director of Education Salary in Leeds

How much does a director of education earn in Leeds?

Average base salary in Leeds

£88,320 per year

per year in Leeds · Trust/LA-set

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£72,000 per year£88,320 per year£110,400 per year

Trust or LA-level education lead. Drives school improvement across multiple sites. Director of Education pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near Leeds

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

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
Manchester£90,160 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£88,320 per yearView jobs
York£88,320 per yearView jobs
Bradford£87,400 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£87,400 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£87,400 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£86,480 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in Leeds

How much does a director of education earn in Leeds?

The average salary for a director of education in Leeds is £88,320 per year, typically ranging from £72,000 per year to £110,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds?

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

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

Director of Educations in Leeds 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 Leeds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In Leeds it's £88,320 per year — a discount of £3,680 per year versus the UK average.

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