Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Leicester

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Leicester is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Leicester 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 Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Leicester 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 Leicester it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.