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Salary guide · Leeds

Subject Leader salary in Leeds

What subject leaders are advertised at in Leeds.

Official pay scale · England 2026-27

£34,069–£46,940

Main pay range (M1–M6) outside London, from the national teacher pay document

Pay rangeRest of EnglandLondon fringeOuter LondonInner 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)

Where subject leaders are being advertised near Leeds

Ranked by live vacancy volume. We do not publish estimated pay by area.

AreaLive vacancies
Bradford1 job

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a subject leader earn in Leeds?

We do not yet hold enough verified salary evidence for subject leader roles to publish a figure for Leeds. The live vacancies on this page show what employers are actually advertising.

Do you adjust pay figures for Leeds?

No. We never apply a regional multiplier to a national figure. A location figure is only published where we hold enough verified evidence for that location.

Which schools and agencies hire subject leaders in Leeds?

Live subject leader openings in Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

What pay framework applies to subject leaders?

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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