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Head of Department Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a head of department earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£48,925 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · 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 Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average head of department pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Burnley£48,925 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£48,925 per yearView jobs
Bury£48,925 per yearView jobs
Buxton£48,925 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£48,925 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£48,925 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Department get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a head of department earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for a head of department in Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for head of departments?

Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds?

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

How can a head of department in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

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

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