High Needs Team Leader - Future Pathways

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking a High Needs Team Leader to oversee the placement and support of students with EHCPs, SEND and ALS across a campus. You will be the operational point of contact for parents and curriculum staff, and line manage a dedicated SEND team to drive positive outcomes.

This role requires a Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent, strong knowledge of SEND legislation and Quality First Teaching, and a commitment to accessibility and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Level 5 teaching qualification or relevant SEND/Learning Support qualification.
• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above, with willingness to progress to Level 3+.
• Strong understanding of current SEND legislation, EHCP processes, and Quality First Teaching frameworks.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities, with proven parental engagement.
• Ethical professional committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum staff and intervention coaches in High-Quality First Teaching.
• Line manage and train designated SEND staff, including delivering training.
• Chair annual review meetings and complete Local Authority paperwork on time.
• Ensure SEND students receive tailored support based on assessed needs and funding.
• Lead transition planning for students entering and leaving the college.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to maintain accessible campus provision.
• Lead communications with parents and carers.
• Monitor campus data and participate in management meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and engage in staff development.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Parental engagement

Restorative Practice

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification or SEND/Learning Support qualification

Job description

High Needs Team Leader - Future Pathways

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.