High Needs Team Leader

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 44 days (Curriculum & Mgm

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Travel & commuting schemes

Hybrid working opportunities

Job summary

Pudsey Sixth Form College is seeking a High Needs Team Leader to oversee the placement and support of students with Education Health Care Plans at the Pudsey campus. You will be the main contact for parents and curriculum staff, influencing outcomes for disadvantaged learners and contributing to statutory processes.

You will lead a growing High Needs team, coordinate EHCP processes, and work with schools and health and social care to deliver high-quality support and continuous service

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the High Needs team to ensure high-quality support for children and young people with SEND.
• Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and review of EHCPs.
• Collaborate with schools, families, health professionals and social care to achieve outcomes.

Skills

EHCP experience

Multi-agency partnership

Data reporting

Budget management

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification or SEND/Learning Support qualification

Job description

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Commencing at £32,870 with progression to £35,912 per annum

Working Hours:

37 hours

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Job Category:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Group Member:

Pudsey Sixth Form College

Campus:

Pudsey Sixth Form College

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 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 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.

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.

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.