Salary guide · Newcastle
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Newcastle?
Average base salary in Newcastle
£44,180 per year
per year in Newcastle · 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 Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| Gateshead | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle This location | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Newcastle is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle 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.
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Designated Safeguarding Leads in Newcastle 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 Newcastle it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.
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