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Head of Department Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does a head of department earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£48,925 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · 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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Tyne and Wear

Compare average head of department pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Tyne and Wear This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£48,925 per yearView jobs
Truro£48,925 per yearView jobs
Tunbridge Wells£48,925 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£48,925 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£48,925 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does a head of department earn in Tyne and Wear?

The average salary for a head of department in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for head of departments?

Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?

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

How can a head of department in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear and nationally?

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

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