Head of Department Part-Time vs Full-Time Impact Calculator

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Considering part-time or reduced hours? This tool shows how your pay would look at different FTE levels for a Head of Department. See the difference between full-time and part-time so you can make informed choices about work-life balance.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Main (M1–M6) and Upper (U1–U3) are statutory rest-of-England points from STPCD 2025/26. Leading Practitioner uses published min–max; spine points are evenly spaced within that range (schools may set different points inside the range). Leadership uses statutory L1 minimum and L43 maximum; intermediate points are linearly interpolated for the calculator (actual L2–L42 are in STPCD). Allowances: London uplifts auto-switch by band (M1 / U1 / L1 / LP min vs zonal STPCD 2025/26); TLR and SEN as statutory ranges (see _meta.allowancesFootnote). Support: NJC SCP 5–12; STPCD zonal uplifts do not apply. Schools may use other SCP ranges.

  • Figures are illustrative. Pay is pro-rated by FTE from the full-time band rate in the dataset. Pro-rata and pattern rules vary by employer; check your contract.
  • All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.

Part-Time vs Full-Time Impact Calculator

You'll see:

  • Full-time equivalent pay and your pay at your chosen FTE
  • Annual difference vs full-time

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is a Head of Department?

A Head of Department leads a subject or faculty in a school, managing staff and curriculum. They usually hold a TLR. Pay is on the teachers’ pay spine plus TLR (STPCD).

Typical demands, progression and balance

Heads of department combine teaching with leadership. Pay and satisfaction depend on school and TLR. Progression to assistant head or deputy is common.

What about reduced hours or part-time?

Many public sector roles support part-time or reduced hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with reduced FTE for your band.

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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.