Salary guide · Birmingham
How much does a head of department earn in Birmingham?
Average base salary in Birmingham
£50,470 per year
per year in Birmingham · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b
Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham This location | £50,470 per year | View jobs |
| Leicester | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| Nottingham | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| Wolverhampton | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Coventry | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Birmingham is £50,470 per year, typically ranging from £42,140 per year to £60,760 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live head of department openings in Birmingham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Birmingham 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.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £50,470 per year — a discount of £1,030 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Birmingham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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