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Head of Department Salary in Waltham Abbey

How much does a head of department earn in Waltham Abbey?

Average base salary in Waltham Abbey

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Waltham Abbey

Compare average head of department pay in Waltham Abbey and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Wandsworth£60,770 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest£56,650 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£48,925 per yearView jobs
Walsall£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wantage£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Waltham Abbey

How much does a head of department earn in Waltham Abbey?

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

Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey?

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

How can a head of department in Waltham Abbey increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey and nationally?

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

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