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Head of Department Salary in Brighton and Hove

How much does a head of department earn in Brighton and Hove?

Average base salary in Brighton and Hove

£53,560 per year

per year in Brighton and Hove · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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£44,720 per year£53,560 per year£64,480 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Brighton and Hove is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Brighton and Hove

Compare average head of department pay in Brighton and Hove and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Bromley£56,650 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove This location£53,560 per yearView jobs
Brighton£53,560 per yearView jobs
Bristol£51,500 per yearView jobs
Bridport£48,925 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£48,925 per yearView jobs
Bromsgrove£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Brighton and Hove

How much does a head of department earn in Brighton and Hove?

The average salary for a head of department in Brighton and Hove is £53,560 per year, typically ranging from £44,720 per year to £64,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Brighton and Hove a well-paid area for head of departments?

Brighton and Hove pays head of departments around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Brighton and Hove?

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

How can a head of department in Brighton and Hove increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Brighton and Hove typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Brighton and Hove it's £53,560 per year — a premium of £2,060 per year versus the UK average.

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