Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a head of department earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£48,925 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Dorset is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset 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.
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Head of Departments in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.
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