Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£44,180 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
Assistant SENCO in Northern Ireland
Average
£44,180 per year
See assistant senco jobs in Northern IrelandDeputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Northern Ireland
Average
£44,180 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in Northern IrelandDeputy Head Pastoral in Northern Ireland
Average
£58,750 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Northern Ireland is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland 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.
Live designated safeguarding lead openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Designated Safeguarding Leads in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.
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