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Head of Department Salary in Folkestone

How much does a head of department earn in Folkestone?

Average base salary in Folkestone

£48,925 per year

per year in Folkestone · 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 Folkestone is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Folkestone

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Folkestone This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Fleetwood£48,925 per yearView jobs
Flint£48,925 per yearView jobs
Flintshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
Fort William£48,925 per yearView jobs
Fraserburgh£48,925 per yearView jobs
Frome£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Folkestone

How much does a head of department earn in Folkestone?

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

Folkestone 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 Folkestone?

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

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

Head of Departments in Folkestone 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 Folkestone and nationally?

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

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