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Head of Year Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a head of year earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£47,025 per year

per year in Edinburgh · MPS/UPS + TLR2a

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£39,600 per year£47,025 per year£54,450 per year

Pastoral leader for a year group. Usually MPS/UPS plus a TLR. Head of Year pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of years near Edinburgh

Compare average head of year pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of year salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£47,025 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£47,025 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£45,125 per yearView jobs
Livingston£45,125 per yearView jobs
Stirling£45,125 per yearView jobs
Dundee£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Year get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about head of year pay in Edinburgh

How much does a head of year earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a head of year in Edinburgh is £47,025 per year, typically ranging from £39,600 per year to £54,450 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for head of years?

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for head of years. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire head of years in Edinburgh?

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

How can a head of year in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Head of Years in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a, 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 year pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £47,025 per year — a discount of £475 per year versus the UK average.

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