Salary guide · London
How much does a head of department earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£59,225 per year
per year in 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of department pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £59,225 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £56,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £54,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in 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.
London pays head of departments around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.
There are currently 1 live head of department opening in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Head of Departments in 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 London it's £59,225 per year — a premium of £7,725 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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