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Head of Department Salary in Barnsley

How much does a head of department earn in Barnsley?

Average base salary in Barnsley

£48,925 per year

per year in Barnsley · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,850 per year£48,925 per year£58,900 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Barnsley

Compare average head of department pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham£56,650 per yearView jobs
Barnet£56,650 per yearView jobs
Barnsley This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£48,925 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£48,925 per yearView jobs
Barrow-in-Furness£48,925 per yearView jobs
Barry£48,925 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Department get paid in Barnsley?

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Barnsley

How much does a head of department earn in Barnsley?

The average salary for a head of department in Barnsley is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barnsley a well-paid area for head of departments?

Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Barnsley?

Live head of department openings in Barnsley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a head of department in Barnsley increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Barnsley typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between head of department pay in Barnsley and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Barnsley it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.

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