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Head of Department Salary in Barnstaple

How much does a head of department earn in Barnstaple?

Average base salary in Barnstaple

£48,925 per year

per year in Barnstaple · 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 Barnstaple is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Barnstaple

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Barnstaple

How much does a head of department earn in Barnstaple?

The average salary for a head of department in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple a well-paid area for head of departments?

Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple?

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

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

Head of Departments in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and nationally?

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

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