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Head of Department Salary in South East England

How much does a head of department earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£52,530 per year

per year in South East England · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£43,860 per year£52,530 per year£63,240 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near South East England

Compare average head of department pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
South East England This location£52,530 per yearView jobs
South West England£49,440 per yearView jobs
Solihull£48,925 per yearView jobs
Somerset£48,925 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
South Shields£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in South East England

How much does a head of department earn in South East England?

The average salary for a head of department in South East England is £52,530 per year, typically ranging from £43,860 per year to £63,240 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for head of departments?

South East England pays head of departments around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in South East England?

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

How can a head of department in South East England increase their salary?

Head of Departments in South East England typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between head of department pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In South East England it's £52,530 per year — a premium of £1,030 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Department jobs in South East England

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