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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Oxford

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Oxford?

Average base salary in Oxford

£48,880 per year

per year in Oxford · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£39,520 per year£48,880 per year£60,320 per year

Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Oxford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near Oxford

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

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
Outer London£51,700 per yearView jobs
Oxford This location£48,880 per yearView jobs
Oxfordshire£48,880 per yearView jobs
Oswestry£44,650 per yearView jobs
Otley£44,650 per yearView jobs
Padstow£44,650 per yearView jobs
Paignton£44,650 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in Oxford

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Oxford?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Oxford is £48,880 per year, typically ranging from £39,520 per year to £60,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Oxford a well-paid area for designated safeguarding leads?

Oxford pays designated safeguarding leads around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range.

Which schools and agencies hire designated safeguarding leads in Oxford?

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

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Oxford typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between designated safeguarding lead pay in Oxford and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Oxford it's £48,880 per year — a premium of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.

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