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Head of Department Salary in Staffordshire

How much does a head of department earn in Staffordshire?

Average base salary in Staffordshire

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Staffordshire

Compare average head of department pay in Staffordshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Staffordshire This location£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
Staines-upon-Thames£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stamford£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stevenage£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Staffordshire

How much does a head of department earn in Staffordshire?

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

Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?

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

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

Head of Departments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire and nationally?

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

Head of Department jobs in Staffordshire

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