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Head of Department Salary in Lewisham

How much does a head of department earn in Lewisham?

Average base salary in Lewisham

£60,770 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£50,740 per year£60,770 per year£73,160 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Lewisham

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Lewisham This location£60,770 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£48,925 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Lewes£48,925 per yearView jobs
Leyland£48,925 per yearView jobs
Lichfield£48,925 per yearView jobs
Limavady£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Lewisham

How much does a head of department earn in Lewisham?

The average salary for a head of department in Lewisham is £60,770 per year, typically ranging from £50,740 per year to £73,160 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Lewisham pays head of departments around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Lewisham?

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

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

Head of Departments in Lewisham 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 Lewisham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Lewisham it's £60,770 per year — a premium of £9,270 per year versus the UK average.

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