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Head of Department Salary in Burton upon Trent

How much does a head of department earn in Burton upon Trent?

Average base salary in Burton upon Trent

£48,925 per year

per year in Burton upon Trent · 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 Burton upon Trent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Burton upon Trent

Compare average head of department pay in Burton upon Trent and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Buckinghamshire£53,560 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Builth Wells£48,925 per yearView jobs
Burnley£48,925 per yearView jobs
Bury£48,925 per yearView jobs
Bury St Edmunds£48,925 per yearView jobs
Buxton£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Burton upon Trent

How much does a head of department earn in Burton upon Trent?

The average salary for a head of department in Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent a well-paid area for head of departments?

Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent?

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

How can a head of department in Burton upon Trent increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and nationally?

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

Head of Department jobs in Burton upon Trent

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