Head of Department Salary in North East England

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

North East England 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.

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

Head of Departments in North East England 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.

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