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Head of Department Salary in Stowmarket

How much does a head of department earn in Stowmarket?

Average base salary in Stowmarket

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Stowmarket

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Stowmarket This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stornoway£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stourbridge£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stow-on-the-Wold£48,925 per yearView jobs
Strabane£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stranraer£48,925 per yearView jobs
Stratford-upon-Avon£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Stowmarket

How much does a head of department earn in Stowmarket?

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

Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket?

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

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

Head of Departments in Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket and nationally?

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

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