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Head of Department Salary in Sutton Coldfield

How much does a head of department earn in Sutton Coldfield?

Average base salary in Sutton Coldfield

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Sutton Coldfield

Compare average head of department pay in Sutton Coldfield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Sutton£56,650 per yearView jobs
Surrey£53,560 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£48,925 per yearView jobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£48,925 per yearView jobs
Swadlincote£48,925 per yearView jobs
Swanage£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Sutton Coldfield

How much does a head of department earn in Sutton Coldfield?

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

Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield?

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

How can a head of department in Sutton Coldfield increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield and nationally?

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

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