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Head of Department Salary in Torquay

How much does a head of department earn in Torquay?

Average base salary in Torquay

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Torquay

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Tower Hamlets£60,770 per yearView jobs
Torquay This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Tonbridge£48,925 per yearView jobs
Tonypandy£48,925 per yearView jobs
Torfaen£48,925 per yearView jobs
Totnes£48,925 per yearView jobs
Tredegar£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Torquay

How much does a head of department earn in Torquay?

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

Torquay 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 Torquay?

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

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

Head of Departments in Torquay 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 Torquay and nationally?

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

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