Speech, Language & Communication Therapy Lead

Abingdon House School; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to support students aged 11-18. The position involves managing a therapy team, providing direct therapy, and developing educational programs. Benefits include flexible working hours, a comprehensive CPD programme, and competitive salary. Applications close on December 16, 2025.

Benefits

Access to a full CPD programme

13 weeks of holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Free daily lunch

Wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Competitive salary and pension contributions

Qualifications

• Qualified Band 7 speech & language therapist.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN / SpLD in an education setting.
• Strong knowledge of speech and language communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development of the school's SaLT provision.
• Line manage the SaLT team including supervision.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy to students.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with children with SEN / SpLD

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy for clinical tasks

Knowledge of speech and language needs

Education

Qualified Band 7 speech & language therapist

Job description

The role at a glance

This will be a full time role.

Youll be at our Senior School campus, working with students aged 11-18.

Youll be based in Marylebone, Central London.

Key responsibilities

• Support the strategic development of the schools SaLT provision and contribute to wider decision-making.
• Line manage the SaLT team, including supervision, performance reviews and professional development.
• Oversee caseload allocation, workload planning and therapy resources.
• Deliver SaLT training and CPD to staff across the school.
• Work collaboratively with therapy leads, SENCos and middle leaders to promote a multidisciplinary approach.
• Build strong links with external agencies, commissioners and professional networks.
• Model evidence-based practice and encourage reflective practice within the team.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy to students.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic and educational programmes.
• Develop and deliver the communication curriculum for whole-class sessions.
• Set and monitor communication targets within pupils IEPs, working with parents and teaching staff.
• Adapt resources and learning environments to improve access for students with communication needs.
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, including annual review contributions and intervention records.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, working in line with policies and supporting the DSL where required.
• Contribute to wider school life, including clinical supervision, team meetings, whole-school events and supporting therapist recruitment and induction.

Person specifications

• Qualified Band 7 speech & language therapist.
• HCPC registration.
• Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN / SpLD in an education setting.
• IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks.
• Strong knowledge of speech, language and communication needs, with the ability to develop and implement tailored, evidence-based interventions.
• Experience in leading, supervising and developing a therapy team, including providing CPD and support for professional growth.
• Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety and child protection practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead service evaluation, implement improvements and ensure interventions are aligned with research and best practice.
• Experience liaising with external agencies, professional networks and commissioners to support school-based provision.

What are the perks?

• Access to a full CPD programme and career progression opportunities.
• 13 weeks of holiday per year, plus two term-time personal leave days.
• Flexible working opportunities, with weekly PPA that can be taken remotely.
• Free lunch every day and cooked breakfast twice per week when on-site.
• A great employee assistance programme with access to wellbeing support and advice.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Competitive salary and pensions contributions.

Role details & how to apply

Start date : January 2026.

Salary : Band 7 range, depending on experience.

Working schedule : 37 weeks per year (term time only), five days per week.

Applications close on 16th December 2025. If you require sponsorship, please indicate this in your application.

Type : In-person role with the option to work remotely for your allocated PPA hours.

You may have experience of the following : Speech and Language Therapist, SaLT Lead / Speech Therapy Lead, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist, Communication Therapy Lead, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Specialist, etc.

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