Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does a head of department earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£49,440 per year
per year in West Midlands · 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 Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in West Midlands is £49,440 per year, typically ranging from £41,280 per year to £59,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands tends to sit around 4% 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 Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in West Midlands 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 Midlands it's £49,440 per year — a discount of £2,060 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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