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Head of Department Salary in Oldham

How much does a head of department earn in Oldham?

Average base salary in Oldham

£48,925 per year

per year in Oldham · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,850 per year£48,925 per year£58,900 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Oldham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Oldham

Compare average head of department pay in Oldham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Oldham This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Oakham£48,925 per yearView jobs
Oban£48,925 per yearView jobs
Okehampton£48,925 per yearView jobs
Omagh£48,925 per yearView jobs
Orkney Islands£48,925 per yearView jobs
Ormskirk£48,925 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Department get paid in Oldham?

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Oldham

How much does a head of department earn in Oldham?

The average salary for a head of department in Oldham is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Oldham a well-paid area for head of departments?

Oldham tends to sit around 5% 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 Oldham?

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

How can a head of department in Oldham increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Oldham 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 Oldham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Oldham it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Department jobs in Oldham

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