Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a head of school earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£74,575 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD Leadership Pay Range
Head of School pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Head of School pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of school pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of school salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of school in Dorset is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for head of schools. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Head of Schools in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Dorset it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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