Salary guide · Portsmouth
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Portsmouth?
Average base salary in Portsmouth
£45,120 per year
per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth This location | £45,120 per year | View jobs |
| Porthmadog | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Portree | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Portrush | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Portstewart | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Powys | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Prestatyn | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Portsmouth
Average
£45,120 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in PortsmouthDeputy Head Pastoral in Portsmouth
Average
£60,000 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in PortsmouthThe average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Portsmouth is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Designated Safeguarding Leads in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.
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