Is head of house pay in Kensington and Chelsea higher than the UK average?

Yes — head of house pay in Kensington and Chelsea runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable.

Which nearby cities pay head of houses more than Kensington and Chelsea?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Kensington and Chelsea" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Kensington and Chelsea

Head of House Salary in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a head of house earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

Average base salary in Kensington and Chelsea

£59,000 per year

per year in Kensington and Chelsea · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£48,380 per year£59,000 per year£71,980 per year

Head of House salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of House pay in Kensington and Chelsea is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of houses near Kensington and Chelsea

Compare average head of house pay in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring areas.

City	Average head of house salary	Jobs
Kensington and Chelsea This location	£59,000 per year	View jobs
Keighley	£47,500 per year	View jobs
Kelso	£47,500 per year	View jobs
Kendal	£47,500 per year	View jobs
Kent	£47,500 per year	View jobs
Keswick	£47,500 per year	View jobs
Kettering	£47,500 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of House get paid in Kensington and Chelsea?

Academic Tutor in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£48,970 per year

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Accounting Teacher in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£48,970 per year

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ADHD Teacher in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£48,970 per year

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Advanced Skills Teacher in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£48,970 per year

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Advisory Teacher in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£48,970 per year

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Alternative Provision Teacher in Kensington and Chelsea

Average

£48,970 per year

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Frequently asked questions about head of house pay in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a head of house earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

The average salary for a head of house in Kensington and Chelsea is £59,000 per year, typically ranging from £48,380 per year to £71,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kensington and Chelsea a well-paid area for head of houses?

Kensington and Chelsea pays head of houses around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable.

Which schools and agencies hire head of houses in Kensington and Chelsea?

Live head of house openings in Kensington and Chelsea rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a head of house in Kensington and Chelsea increase their salary?

Head of Houses in Kensington and Chelsea typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between head of house pay in Kensington and Chelsea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Kensington and Chelsea it's £59,000 per year — a premium of £9,000 per year versus the UK average.

Head of House jobs in Kensington and Chelsea

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