Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a head of department earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£49,440 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Southampton is £49,440 per year, typically ranging from £41,280 per year to £59,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live head of department openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £49,440 per year — a discount of £2,060 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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