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Subject Leader salary
What subject leaders are advertised at on live vacancies we hold — we name the nation whenever we publish a figure.
Official pay scale · England 2026-27
£34,069–£46,940
Main pay range (M1–M6) outside London, from the national teacher pay document
| Pay range | Rest of England | London fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main pay range (M1–M6) | £34,069–£46,940 | £35,602–£48,479 | £39,196–£52,241 | £41,729–£54,131 |
| Upper pay range (U1–U3) | £49,134–£52,835 | £50,625–£54,328 | £54,047–£58,120 | £59,650–£64,684 |
Source: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE)
These are the statutory ranges for maintained schools in England. Academies and independent schools may set their own pay, and many follow these ranges. Responsibility payments (TLRs) and SEN allowances are paid on top. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own scales.
Read the official document (GOV.UK)Subject Leader job openings
Subject Leader of ICT & Business Studies
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy · Leeds
KS2 Class Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader
Abbey Catholic Primary School · Birmingham
Subject Leader of Technology
Nicholas Chamberlaine School · Bedworth
Leader of Geography
The Milton Keynes Academy · Milton Keynes
Associate Subject Leader - Humanities (History)
St Paul's Way Trust School · London
Head of Design Technology
Broadoak Academy · Weston-Super-Mare
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a subject leader earn?
We do not yet hold enough verified salary evidence to publish a subject leader figure. Rather than estimate, we show live vacancies so you can see what employers are actually advertising.
Does subject leader 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 subject leader?
There is no single pay framework that generally applies to this role: pay depends on the employer, the contract and the nation. Use the advertised salary evidence on this page and check the individual advert.
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