Salary guide
Head of Year salary in England
What head of years are advertised at in England, based on live vacancies.
Advertised salary evidence
£29,800 per year – £33,673 per year
Median advertised range in England · Teacher pay framework, often with a responsibility allowance (England)
Midpoint of advertised salary ranges: £31,737 per year
Limited evidence
Based on salary information published in live vacancy adverts on SchoolJobs.uk.
Based on 11 live public vacancies · Last refreshed 9 October 2026
Statistics are derived from live public vacancies at the time of the last refresh. They are a snapshot of advertised pay, not a historical earnings series.
How we calculate salary informationPastoral leader for a year group, usually with a responsibility allowance on top of teacher pay.
Advertised pay by unit and nation
Annual, monthly, weekly, daily and hourly adverts are measured separately, and each nation is measured on its own evidence.
| Nation | Unit | Median advertised range | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | per year | £29,800 per year – £33,673 per yearMidpoint of advertised ranges: £31,737 per year | Limited evidence11 live vacancies · 11 employers |
Head of Year job openings
Head of Year
Staffordshire University Academy · Cannock
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Glebe Farm School · Milton Keynes
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Furze Platt Senior School · Maidenhead
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Clyst Vale Community College · Exeter
Head of Year
The Wellington Academy · Ludgershall
Head of Year
Colne Valley High School · Huddersfield
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Where head of years are being advertised
Areas with the most live head of year vacancies.
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Career advice for head of year roles
Frequently asked questions
How much does a head of year earn in England?
Across live head of year vacancies advertised in England on SchoolJobs.uk, the median advertised range is £29,800 per year – £33,673 per year. That is advertised pay, not pay received — individual salaries depend on experience, pay point, phase and contract.
Does head of year pay vary by area?
It can, but we only publish area differences where we have enough evidence for that area — we never apply a regional multiplier to invent a local figure.
What pay framework applies to a head of year?
In maintained schools in England this is normally a teacher post under the STPCD, often with a responsibility or SEN allowance on top. Whether an allowance applies, and how much, is set by the employer's pay policy — academies and other UK nations may differ.
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