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Head of Department Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a head of department earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£53,560 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · 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 Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Cambridgeshire

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Camden£60,770 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£53,560 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£53,560 per yearView jobs
Callander£48,925 per yearView jobs
Camberley£48,925 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£48,925 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a head of department earn in Cambridgeshire?

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

Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?

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

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

Head of Departments in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire and nationally?

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

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