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Head of Department Salary in Greenwich

How much does a head of department earn in Greenwich?

Average base salary in Greenwich

£56,650 per year

per year in Greenwich · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£47,300 per year£56,650 per year£68,200 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Greenwich is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Greenwich

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Greater London£59,225 per yearView jobs
Greenwich This location£56,650 per yearView jobs
Guildford£53,560 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£50,985 per yearView jobs
Greenock£48,925 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£48,925 per yearView jobs
Gwynedd£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Greenwich

How much does a head of department earn in Greenwich?

The average salary for a head of department in Greenwich is £56,650 per year, typically ranging from £47,300 per year to £68,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greenwich a well-paid area for head of departments?

Greenwich pays head of departments around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Greenwich?

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

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

Head of Departments in Greenwich 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 Greenwich and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Greenwich it's £56,650 per year — a premium of £5,150 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Department jobs in Greenwich

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