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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Dunfermline

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Dunfermline?

Average base salary in Dunfermline

£44,650 per year

per year in Dunfermline · 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 Dunfermline is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near Dunfermline

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

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
Dunfermline This location£44,650 per yearView jobs
Dumfries and Galloway£44,650 per yearView jobs
Dundonald£44,650 per yearView jobs
Dungannon£44,650 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£44,650 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£44,650 per yearView jobs
Dundee£44,180 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in Dunfermline

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Dunfermline?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline a well-paid area for designated safeguarding leads?

Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline?

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

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

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and nationally?

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

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