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Head of Department Salary in Newport (county)

How much does a head of department earn in Newport (county)?

Average base salary in Newport (county)

£48,410 per year

per year in Newport (county) · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,420 per year£48,410 per year£58,280 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Newport (county) is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Newport (county)

Compare average head of department pay in Newport (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Newham£60,770 per yearView jobs
Newcastle-under-Lyme£49,440 per yearView jobs
Newmarket£48,925 per yearView jobs
Newquay£48,925 per yearView jobs
Newport (county) This location£48,410 per yearView jobs
Newport (Isle of Wight)£48,410 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£48,410 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Newport (county)

How much does a head of department earn in Newport (county)?

The average salary for a head of department in Newport (county) is £48,410 per year, typically ranging from £40,420 per year to £58,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newport (county) a well-paid area for head of departments?

Newport (county) tends to sit around 6% 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 Newport (county)?

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

How can a head of department in Newport (county) increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Newport (county) 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 Newport (county) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Newport (county) it's £48,410 per year — a discount of £3,090 per year versus the UK average.

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