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Head of Department Salary in 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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£49,450 per year£59,225 per year£71,300 per year

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.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Greater London

Compare average head of department pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Greater London This location£59,225 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£56,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£50,985 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£48,925 per yearView jobs
Grays£48,925 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Greenock£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Greater London

How much does a head of department earn in Greater London?

The 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.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for head of departments?

Greater London pays head of departments around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Greater London?

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.

How can a head of department in Greater London increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between head of department pay in Greater London and nationally?

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.

Head of Department jobs in Greater London

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