High Needs Team Leader - Future Pathways

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing

Flexible / hybrid working

Job summary

Leeds City College invites applications for a High Needs Team Leader in the Future Pathways department. You will lead on placement and support for students with EHC plans, SEND and ALS needs, while acting as the main operational contact for parents and staff on your campus.

You will line manage a capable team within SEND, drive high-quality teaching practices, and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and Local Authority requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 5 teaching qualification or relevant SEND/ Learning Support qualification.
• English and Maths Level 2 or above and willingness to improve to Level 3.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, EHCP process, and Quality First Teaching frameworks.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills with proven parental engagement.
• Ethical, honest, inclusive approach to promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum staff in implementing High-Quality First Teaching practices.
• Line manage, lead, and supervise designated staff; deliver training as required.
• Chair annual review meetings and complete Local Authority paperwork within legal timeframes.
• Ensure SEND students receive tailored support, funding, and exam access arrangements.
• Lead on transition planning for students entering/leaving the college and coordinate campus visits.
• Partner with curriculum teams to ensure accessibility across the campus.
• Lead communication and engagement with parents.
• Maintain campus data and attend management meetings as needed.
• Keep up-to-date professional knowledge and participate in staff development activities.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Parental engagement

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Restorative Practice

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

English & Maths Level 2+

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a High Needs Team Leader to join our Future Pathways department.

This role requires an experienced SEND professional to lead on the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans, SEND and ALS needs across a specific campus/cohort. 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 line manage a highly effective team within the SEND department.

What You Will Do

• Support the curriculum staff and High Needs Intervention Coach in implementing High-Quality First Teaching practices.
• Line manage, lead, support, and supervise designated staff, including delivering training as required.
• Chair annual review meetings, complete required paperwork to Local Authority standards, and respond to consultations within strict legal timeframes.
• Ensure all SEND students receive support tailored to their assessed needs, funding, and exam access arrangements.
• Lead effective transition planning for students entering and leaving the college, and facilitate individual or group campus visits.
• Partner with curriculum teams to ensure the college is physically and educationally accessible.
• Lead on communication and engagement with parents.
• Maintain a strong grasp of relevant campus data and attend management meetings as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date professional/subject knowledge and actively participate in required staff development activities.

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 and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• You will have a deep understanding of current SEND legislation, the statutory EHCP process, and "Quality First Teaching" frameworks, paired with the organisational skills to meet strict statutory deadlines.
• You will be able to demonstrate strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, featuring a proven track record of positive parental engagement and familiarity with Restorative Practice approaches.
• We are looking for a highly ethical professional driven by honesty, integrity, and a genuine passion for promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and student welfare.

Benefits

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 Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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.