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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in South East England

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£47,940 per year

per year in South East England · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range

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£38,760 per year£47,940 per year£59,160 per year

Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near South East England

Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
South East England This location£47,940 per yearView jobs
South West England£45,120 per yearView jobs
Solihull£44,650 per yearView jobs
Somerset£44,650 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£44,650 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£44,650 per yearView jobs
South Shields£44,650 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in South East England

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in South East England?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in South East England is £47,940 per year, typically ranging from £38,760 per year to £59,160 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for designated safeguarding leads?

South East England pays designated safeguarding leads around 2% 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 South East England?

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

How can a designated safeguarding lead in South East England increase their salary?

Designated Safeguarding Leads in South East England 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 South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In South East England it's £47,940 per year — a premium of £940 per year versus the UK average.

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