Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

NHS Jobs; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team in the United Kingdom. The role involves contributing to assessments, planning interventions, and supporting pupils with communication needs within local education settings.

The Council emphasises safeguarding checks, reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities, and flexible working considerations. There is a commitment to inclusive recruitment and ensuring suitable support throughout the

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership required.
• 5+ years of Speech and Language Therapy experience desirable.
• Knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice preferred.
• Experience in supporting and supervising others would be advantageous.

Skills

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

SLT experience 5+ years

Knowledge of English education system

Line management experience

Job description

Please see above and below for complete information about this great opportunity with Surrey County Council. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. An enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Childrens and Adults Barred List checks will berequiredfor this role.

Application Questions

• Are you registered with the HCPC and RCSLT, and have permission to work in the UK? Yes/No, or please provide further details.
• Have you been working as an SLT for at least five years? Yes/No, or please provide further details.
• Do you have current working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice? Please tell us more about how you gained this.
• Do you have experience of line managing and supporting others? This may include: newly qualified therapists, assistants, students or work experience placements? Please tell us more about this.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01.11.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and haveevidencedyou meet theminimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day,werecommitted to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.