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Head of Department Salary in Whitehaven

How much does a head of department earn in Whitehaven?

Average base salary in Whitehaven

£48,925 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Whitehaven

Compare average head of department pay in Whitehaven and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Whitehaven This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wetherby£48,925 per yearView jobs
Weymouth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Whitby£48,925 per yearView jobs
Whitstable£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wick£48,925 per yearView jobs
Widnes£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Whitehaven

How much does a head of department earn in Whitehaven?

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

Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven?

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

How can a head of department in Whitehaven increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and nationally?

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

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