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Head of Year Salary in Scotland

How much does a head of year earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£44,650 per year

per year in Scotland · MPS/UPS + TLR2a

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£37,600 per year£44,650 per year£51,700 per year

Pastoral leader for a year group. Usually MPS/UPS plus a TLR. Head of Year pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of years near Scotland

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

CityAverage head of year salaryJobs
Sandbach£45,125 per yearView jobs
Sandown£45,125 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£45,125 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£45,125 per yearView jobs
Seaford£45,125 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£44,650 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£44,650 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of year pay in Scotland

How much does a head of year earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a head of year in Scotland is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £37,600 per year to £51,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Scotland tends to sit around 6% 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 Scotland?

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

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

Head of Years in Scotland 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 Scotland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,500 per year. In Scotland it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Year jobs in Scotland

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