Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a head of department earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£48,925 per year
per year in United Kingdom · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b
Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
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United Kingdom 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.
There are currently 1 live head of department opening in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Head of Departments in United Kingdom 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.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Head of Department jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.