Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Aberdeenshire

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Aberdeenshire is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Aberdeenshire tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for designated safeguarding leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live designated safeguarding lead openings in Aberdeenshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Aberdeenshire typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Aberdeenshire it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.