Head of Department Salary in Dumfries and Galloway

The average salary for a head of department in Dumfries and Galloway is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Dumfries and Galloway 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.

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

Head of Departments in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.