Salary guide · Westminster
How much does a head of department earn in Westminster?
Average base salary in Westminster
£60,770 per year
per year in Westminster · 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 Westminster is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of department pay in Westminster and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster This location | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £49,440 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Weston-super-Mare | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Wetherby | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Weymouth | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Westminster is £60,770 per year, typically ranging from £50,740 per year to £73,160 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Westminster pays head of departments around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.
Live head of department openings in Westminster rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Westminster typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Westminster it's £60,770 per year — a premium of £9,270 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Westminster from schools, trusts and agencies.
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