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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in Pontefract

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Pontefract?

Average base salary in Pontefract

£44,650 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,100 per year£44,650 per year£55,100 per year

Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Pontefract is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near Pontefract

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

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
Pontefract This location£44,650 per yearView jobs
Pickering£44,650 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£44,650 per yearView jobs
Plymouth£44,650 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£44,650 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£44,650 per yearView jobs
Poole£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Designated Safeguarding Lead get paid in Pontefract?

Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in Pontefract

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Pontefract?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Pontefract is £44,650 per year, typically ranging from £36,100 per year to £55,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Pontefract tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for designated safeguarding leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire designated safeguarding leads in Pontefract?

Live designated safeguarding lead openings in Pontefract rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

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

Designated Safeguarding Leads in Pontefract 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.

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

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Pontefract it's £44,650 per year — a discount of £2,350 per year versus the UK average.

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