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Head of Year Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a head of year earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£45,125 per year

per year in Kirkwall · MPS/UPS + TLR2a

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£38,000 per year£45,125 per year£52,250 per year

Pastoral leader for a year group. Usually MPS/UPS plus a TLR. Head of Year pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of years near Kirkwall

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

CityAverage head of year salaryJobs
Lambeth£56,050 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£52,250 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£45,125 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£45,125 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£45,125 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£45,125 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£45,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of year pay in Kirkwall

How much does a head of year earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a head of year in Kirkwall is £45,125 per year, typically ranging from £38,000 per year to £52,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% 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 Kirkwall?

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

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

Head of Years in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £45,125 per year — a discount of £2,375 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Year jobs in Kirkwall

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