High Needs Team Leader

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

CPD opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Pudsey Sixth Form College seeks a High Needs Team Leader to coordinate placement and support for students with EHCPs at Pudsey campus. You will be the operational point of contact with parents and curriculum staff, driving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students.

You will oversee EHCP processes, collaborate with schools, health and social care, manage escalation, contribute to planning and service transformation, and promote inclusive practice while ensuring safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Level 5 teaching qualification or SEND/learning support qualification or willingness to work towards
• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above
• Up-to-date knowledge of Government SEND legislation and guidance
• Extensive experience with EHCPs and relevant support strategies
• Experience in multi-agency partnership working with families, schools, and professionals
• Experience in provision monitoring and quality assurance via data-informed reporting
• Knowledge of safeguarding, policy implementation and service improvement, including budget/resource management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the High Needs team to provide high-quality support for students with SEND
• Oversee assessment, planning, implementation and review of EHCPs
• Collaborate with schools, families, health professionals and social care services
• Manage and resolve escalated issues
• Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior management
• Monitor provision delivery and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and service transformation
• Promote inclusive practices and advocate for High Needs needs

Skills

High Needs leadership

EHCP management

Multi-agency working

Data analysis

Safeguarding

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Service improvement

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification or SEND qualification

PGCE / Leadership courses

Job description

About The Role

Pudsey Sixth Form College are seeking a High Needs Team Leader to join our team. This role requires an experienced SEND professional to lead on the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans at our Pudsey Sixth Form campus. You will be an operational main point of contact with parents and curriculum staff, make a contribution towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, and hold responsibility for contributing to statutory documentation and processes.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the growing High Needs team at Pudsey Sixth Form to ensure high-quality support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, health professionals, and social care services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage and resolve escalated issues effectively.
• Prepare reports, analyse data, and present recommendations to senior management relating to provision for High Needs students.
• Monitor provision delivery and quality, and introduce continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and service transformation projects.
• Promote inclusive practices and advocate for the needs of children and young people with High Needs.

About You

• Level 5 teaching qualification or relevant SEND / Learning Support related qualification, or willingness to work towards.
• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current Government SEND legislation and guidance related to transition, education, social care and health.
• Extensive and proven experience of working with students with an EHCP and the implementation of appropriate support strategies.
• Experience of multi-agency partnership working and stakeholder engagement with families, schools, and professionals.
• Experience in provision monitoring and quality assurance via data-informed reporting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, policy implementation, and continuous service improvement, including budget and resource management.

Benefits

Annual Leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses

Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

• Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

At Pudsey Sixth Form College we raise student aspirations and build their confidence so they can go beyond the expected. We do this through our shared passion for teaching, learning and broadening horizons. By joining Pudsey Sixth Form College you join a brand new campus and community dedicated to improving and inspiring the lives of young people through education. We empower students to strive for excellence so whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day. Choosing to work for Pudsey Sixth Form College means that you will be part of creating something new and be able to leave your own mark all whilst delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We have a sense of belonging and are proud of our local community, so if this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we look forward to welcoming you to Pudsey Sixth Form College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.