Salary guide · West Lothian
How much does a head of department earn in West Lothian?
Average base salary in West Lothian
£48,925 per year
per year in West Lothian · 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 West Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in West Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian This location | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Welwyn Garden City | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in West Lothian is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Lothian 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.
Live head of department openings in West Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in West Lothian 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 West Lothian it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in West Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
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