Salary guide · Merton
How much does a head of department earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£56,650 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of department pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £56,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Merton is £56,650 per year, typically ranging from £47,300 per year to £68,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays head of departments around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.
Live head of department openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Merton 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 Merton it's £56,650 per year — a premium of £5,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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