Salary guide · Outer London
How much does a head of department earn in Outer London?
Average base salary in Outer London
£56,650 per year
per year in Outer London · 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 Outer London is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of department pay in Outer London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London This location | £56,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £54,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Outer London is £56,650 per year, typically ranging from £47,300 per year to £68,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Outer London pays head of departments around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.
Live head of department openings in Outer London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Outer London typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Outer London it's £56,650 per year — a premium of £5,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Outer London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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