Salary guide · Wales
How much does a head of department earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£48,410 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £48,410 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Wales is £48,410 per year, typically ranging from £40,420 per year to £58,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live head of department openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Wales 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 Wales it's £48,410 per year — a discount of £3,090 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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