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Head of Department Salary in St Helens

How much does a head of department earn in St Helens?

Average base salary in St Helens

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near St Helens

Compare average head of department pay in St Helens and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
St Helens This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£48,925 per yearView jobs
St Austell£48,925 per yearView jobs
St Davids£48,925 per yearView jobs
St Ives£48,925 per yearView jobs
St Neots£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stafford£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in St Helens

How much does a head of department earn in St Helens?

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

St Helens 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 St Helens?

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

How can a head of department in St Helens increase their salary?

Head of Departments in St Helens 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 St Helens and nationally?

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

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