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Head of Department Salary in Perth and Kinross

How much does a head of department earn in Perth and Kinross?

Average base salary in Perth and Kinross

£48,925 per year

per year in Perth and Kinross · 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 Perth and Kinross is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Perth and Kinross

Compare average head of department pay in Perth and Kinross and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Perth and Kinross This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Pembrokeshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
Penarth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Perth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Peterborough£48,925 per yearView jobs
Peterhead£48,925 per yearView jobs
Peterlee£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Perth and Kinross

How much does a head of department earn in Perth and Kinross?

The average salary for a head of department in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross a well-paid area for head of departments?

Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross?

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

How can a head of department in Perth and Kinross increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross and nationally?

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

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