Salary guide · Greater London
How much does a head of department earn in Greater London?
Average base salary in Greater London
£59,225 per year
per year in Greater London · 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of department pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London This location | £59,225 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £56,650 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester | £50,985 per year | View jobs |
| Gravesend | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
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See advanced skills teacher jobs in Greater LondonThe average salary for a head of department in Greater London is £59,225 per year, typically ranging from £49,450 per year to £71,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater London pays head of departments around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.
Live head of department openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Greater London it's £59,225 per year — a premium of £7,725 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Greater London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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