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Mental Health Lead Salary in South Shields

How much does a mental health lead earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£27,075 per year

per year in South Shields · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Mental Health Lead salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical mental health lead pay across the UK. Mental Health Lead pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for mental health leads near South Shields

Compare average mental health lead pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage mental health lead salaryJobs
South East England£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about mental health lead pay in South Shields

How much does a mental health lead earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a mental health lead in South Shields is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for mental health leads?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for mental health leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire mental health leads in South Shields?

Live mental health lead openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a mental health lead in South Shields increase their salary?

Mental Health Leads in South Shields typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between mental health lead pay in South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South Shields it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Mental Health Lead jobs in South Shields

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