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Head of Department Salary in Pontefract

How much does a head of department earn in Pontefract?

Average base salary in Pontefract

£48,925 per year

per year in Pontefract · 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 Pontefract is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Pontefract

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Pontefract This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Pickering£48,925 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£48,925 per yearView jobs
Plymouth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£48,925 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£48,925 per yearView jobs
Poole£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Pontefract

How much does a head of department earn in Pontefract?

The average salary for a head of department in Pontefract 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 Pontefract a well-paid area for head of departments?

Pontefract 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 Pontefract?

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

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

Head of Departments in Pontefract 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 Pontefract and nationally?

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

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