Salary guide · 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
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.
Compare average head of department pay in Somerset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £53,560 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £52,530 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset This location | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Sleaford | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live head of department vacancies in Somerset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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