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Subject Leader Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does a subject leader earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£55,000 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£45,100 per year£55,000 per year£67,100 per year

Subject Leader salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Subject Leader pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for subject leaders near Waltham Forest

Compare average subject leader pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage subject leader salaryJobs
Wandsworth£59,000 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£55,000 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£47,500 per yearView jobs
Walsall£47,500 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£47,500 per yearView jobs
Wantage£47,500 per yearView jobs
Ware£47,500 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about subject leader pay in Waltham Forest

How much does a subject leader earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for a subject leader in Waltham Forest is £55,000 per year, typically ranging from £45,100 per year to £67,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for subject leaders?

Waltham Forest pays subject leaders around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable.

Which schools and agencies hire subject leaders in Waltham Forest?

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

How can a subject leader in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Subject Leaders in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between subject leader pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £55,000 per year — a premium of £5,000 per year versus the UK average.

Subject Leader jobs in Waltham Forest

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