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Director of Education Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a director of education earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£88,320 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average director of education pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£88,320 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£87,400 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£87,400 per yearView jobs
Durham£87,400 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£87,400 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£86,480 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Director of Education get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a director of education earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a director of education in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for director of educations?

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

How can a director of education in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Director of Educations in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

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

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