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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Colchester

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£44,650 per year

per year in Colchester · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,100 per year£44,650 per year£55,100 per year

Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near Colchester

Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
Colchester This location£44,650 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£44,650 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£44,650 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£44,650 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£44,650 per yearView jobs
Colne£44,650 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Designated Safeguarding Lead get paid in Colchester?

Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in Colchester

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Colchester?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Colchester is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Colchester a well-paid area for designated safeguarding leads?

Colchester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for designated safeguarding leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire designated safeguarding leads in Colchester?

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

How can a designated safeguarding lead in Colchester increase their salary?

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Colchester 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.

What's the difference between designated safeguarding lead pay in Colchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Colchester it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.

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