Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£45,120 per year
per year in Leeds · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range
Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £46,060 per year | View jobs |
| Leeds This location | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| York | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| Bradford | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Leeds is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Designated Safeguarding Leads in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.
Live designated safeguarding lead vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Designated Safeguarding Lead jobs in LeedsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.