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Director of Education Salary in Leicester

How much does a director of education earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£88,320 per year

per year in Leicester · 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near Leicester

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

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
Leicester This location£88,320 per yearView jobs
Leeds£88,320 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£88,320 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£87,400 per yearView jobs
Leek£87,400 per yearView jobs
Leigh£87,400 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£87,400 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in Leicester

How much does a director of education earn in Leicester?

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

Leicester 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 Leicester?

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

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

Director of Educations in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

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

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