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Safeguarding Lead Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a safeguarding lead earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£45,120 per year

per year in Portsmouth · 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

Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Safeguarding Lead pay in Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for safeguarding leads near Portsmouth

Compare average safeguarding lead pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage safeguarding lead salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£45,120 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£44,650 per yearView jobs
Portree£44,650 per yearView jobs
Portrush£44,650 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£44,650 per yearView jobs
Powys£44,650 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£44,650 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Safeguarding Lead get paid in Portsmouth?

Frequently asked questions about safeguarding lead pay in Portsmouth

How much does a safeguarding lead earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a safeguarding lead in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth a well-paid area for safeguarding leads?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for safeguarding leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire safeguarding leads in Portsmouth?

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

How can a safeguarding lead in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Safeguarding Leads in Portsmouth 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 safeguarding lead pay in Portsmouth and nationally?

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

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