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Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£45,120 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · 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 West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for designated safeguarding leads near West Midlands (county)

Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage designated safeguarding lead salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£45,120 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£45,120 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£45,120 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£44,650 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£44,650 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£44,650 per yearView jobs
Westbury£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Designated Safeguarding Lead get paid in West Midlands (county)?

Frequently asked questions about designated safeguarding lead pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for designated safeguarding leads?

West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county)?

Live designated safeguarding lead openings in West Midlands (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a designated safeguarding lead in West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Designated Safeguarding Leads in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In West Midlands (county) it's £45,120 per year — a discount of £1,880 per year versus the UK average.

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