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Salary guide · East of England

Head of Department Salary in East of England

How much does a head of department earn in East of England?

Average base salary in East of England

£52,530 per year

per year in East of England · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£43,860 per year£52,530 per year£63,240 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in East of England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near East of England

Compare average head of department pay in East of England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
East of England This location£52,530 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£49,440 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£49,440 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£48,925 per yearView jobs
East Lothian£48,925 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
East Sussex£48,925 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Department get paid in East of England?

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in East of England

How much does a head of department earn in East of England?

The average salary for a head of department in East of England is £52,530 per year, typically ranging from £43,860 per year to £63,240 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East of England a well-paid area for head of departments?

East of England pays head of departments around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in East of England?

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

How can a head of department in East of England increase their salary?

Head of Departments in East of England 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 East of England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In East of England it's £52,530 per year — a premium of £1,030 per year versus the UK average.

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