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Subject Leader Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a subject leader earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£47,000 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£38,540 per year£47,000 per year£57,340 per year

Subject Leader salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Subject Leader pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for subject leaders near Northern Ireland

Compare average subject leader pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage subject leader salaryJobs
Northallerton£47,500 per yearView jobs
Northampton£47,500 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£47,500 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£47,500 per yearView jobs
Northwich£47,500 per yearView jobs
Norwich£47,500 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£47,000 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Subject Leader get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about subject leader pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a subject leader earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a subject leader in Northern Ireland is £47,000 per year, typically ranging from £38,540 per year to £57,340 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for subject leaders?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for subject leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire subject leaders in Northern Ireland?

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

How can a subject leader in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Subject Leaders in Northern Ireland typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between subject leader pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £47,000 per year — a discount of £3,000 per year versus the UK average.

Subject Leader jobs in Northern Ireland

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