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Director of Primary Education Salary in Scotland

How much does a director of primary education earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£47,000 per year

per year in Scotland · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£38,540 per year£47,000 per year£57,340 per year

Director of Primary Education salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Director of Primary Education pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of primary educations near Scotland

Compare average director of primary education pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage director of primary education salaryJobs
Sandbach£47,500 per yearView jobs
Sandown£47,500 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£47,500 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£47,500 per yearView jobs
Seaford£47,500 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£47,000 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£47,000 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about director of primary education pay in Scotland

How much does a director of primary education earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a director of primary education in Scotland is £47,000 per year, typically ranging from £38,540 per year to £57,340 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scotland a well-paid area for director of primary educations?

Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for director of primary educations. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire director of primary educations in Scotland?

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

How can a director of primary education in Scotland increase their salary?

Director of Primary Educations in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, 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 primary education pay in Scotland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Scotland it's £47,000 per year — a discount of £3,000 per year versus the UK average.

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