Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a head of department earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£48,410 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £48,410 per year | View jobs |
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Northern Ireland 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.
Live head of department openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £48,410 per year — a discount of £3,090 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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