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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£45,120 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,480 per year£45,120 per year£55,680 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 Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near South Yorkshire

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

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£45,120 per yearView jobs
South West England£45,120 per yearView jobs
Southampton£45,120 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£44,650 per yearView jobs
South Shields£44,650 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£44,650 per yearView jobs
Southport£44,650 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in South Yorkshire is £45,120 per year, typically ranging from £36,480 per year to £55,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

South Yorkshire 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.

Which schools and agencies hire designated safeguarding leads in South Yorkshire?

Live designated safeguarding lead openings in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire increase their salary?

Designated Safeguarding Leads in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.

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