Skip to main content

Salary guide · Shropshire

Head of Department Salary in Shropshire

How much does a head of department earn in Shropshire?

Average base salary in Shropshire

£48,925 per year

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

See Head of Department jobs in Shropshire
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 Shropshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Shropshire

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Shropshire This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Shetland Islands£48,925 per yearView jobs
Shipley£48,925 per yearView jobs
Shrewsbury£48,925 per yearView jobs
Sidmouth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Sittingbourne£48,925 per yearView jobs
Skegness£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Shropshire

How much does a head of department earn in Shropshire?

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

Shropshire 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 Shropshire?

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

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

Head of Departments in Shropshire 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 Shropshire and nationally?

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

Head of Department jobs in Shropshire

Live head of department vacancies in Shropshire from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Head of Department jobs in Shropshire

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.