Salary guide · Scottish Borders
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Scottish Borders?
Average base salary in Scottish Borders
£44,180 per year
per year in Scottish Borders · 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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average designated safeguarding lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Seaham | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders This location | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
Assistant SENCO in Scottish Borders
Average
£44,180 per year
See assistant senco jobs in Scottish BordersDeputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Scottish Borders
Average
£44,180 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in Scottish BordersDeputy Head Pastoral in Scottish Borders
Average
£58,750 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in Scottish BordersThe average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Scottish Borders is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.
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