Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a subject leader earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£47,000 per year
per year in Scotland · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable
Subject Leader salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Subject Leader pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average subject leader pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average subject leader salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £47,000 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £47,000 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a subject leader in Scotland is £47,000 per year, typically ranging from £38,540 per year to £57,340 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for subject leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live subject leader openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Subject Leaders in Scotland 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.
Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Scotland it's £47,000 per year — a discount of £3,000 per year versus the UK average.
Live subject leader vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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