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Head of Department Salary in Somerset

How much does a head of department earn in Somerset?

Average base salary in Somerset

£48,925 per year

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

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Highest paying cities for head of departments near Somerset

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CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Slough£53,560 per yearView jobs
South East England£52,530 per yearView jobs
Somerset This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Sleaford£48,925 per yearView jobs
Solihull£48,925 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Somerset

How much does a head of department earn in Somerset?

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

Somerset 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 Somerset?

There are currently 1 live head of department opening in Somerset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

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

Head of Departments in Somerset 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 Somerset and nationally?

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

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