Head of Department Promotion Timing Impact Calculator

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This calculator helps you model Head of Department career decisions using an illustrative dataset and your assumptions. Use it to compare scenarios and understand the impact over time.

Assumptions

Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Illustrative; based on STPCD 2024/25 (Main, Upper, Leadership). Support staff use NJC. Check gov.uk school teachers pay or your employer.

  • Figures are illustrative and may not reflect the latest pay awards or your employer’s exact rules.
  • Pay progression (spine points or increments) is modelled from the dataset; real progression rules vary by employer and contract.
  • Outputs are gross estimates unless stated otherwise—tax, National Insurance and pension are not deducted.
  • Allowances and eligibility vary by employer and location.

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Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.