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Head of Department Salary in Prestwick

How much does a head of department earn in Prestwick?

Average base salary in Prestwick

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Prestwick

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Prestwick This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£48,925 per yearView jobs
Preston£48,925 per yearView jobs
Prestwich£48,925 per yearView jobs
Pwllheli£48,925 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£48,925 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Prestwick

How much does a head of department earn in Prestwick?

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

Prestwick 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 Prestwick?

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

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

Head of Departments in Prestwick 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 Prestwick and nationally?

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

Head of Department jobs in Prestwick

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