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Head of Department Salary in Waltham Forest

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

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£56,650 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£47,300 per year£56,650 per year£68,200 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Waltham Forest

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Waltham Forest

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

The average salary for a head of department in Waltham Forest is £56,650 per year, typically ranging from £47,300 per year to £68,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for head of departments?

Waltham Forest pays head of departments around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Waltham Forest?

Live head of department openings in Waltham Forest 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 Forest increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between head of department pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £56,650 per year — a premium of £5,150 per year versus the UK average.

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