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Head of Department Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a head of department earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£49,440 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£41,280 per year£49,440 per year£59,520 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average head of department pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£49,440 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£48,925 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£48,925 per yearView jobs
Durham£48,925 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£48,925 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£48,410 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a head of department earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a head of department in Newcastle upon Tyne is £49,440 per year, typically ranging from £41,280 per year to £59,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for head of departments?

Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

How can a head of department in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Newcastle upon Tyne typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between head of department pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Newcastle upon Tyne it's £49,440 per year — a discount of £2,060 per year versus the UK average.

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