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Child Protection Officer Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does a child protection officer earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£30,250 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£30,250 per year£38,500 per year

Child Protection Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Child Protection Officer pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for child protection officers near Waltham Forest

Compare average child protection officer pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage child protection officer salaryJobs
Wandsworth£32,450 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£30,250 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Walsall£26,125 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wantage£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ware£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about child protection officer pay in Waltham Forest

How much does a child protection officer earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for a child protection officer in Waltham Forest is £30,250 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £38,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for child protection officers?

Waltham Forest pays child protection officers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire child protection officers in Waltham Forest?

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

How can a child protection officer in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Child Protection Officers in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between child protection officer pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £30,250 per year — a premium of £2,750 per year versus the UK average.

Child Protection Officer jobs in Waltham Forest

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