Team Lead Speech & Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy practice in London is seeking a motivated Speech & Language Therapist to lead a team and deliver high-quality therapy services to children. This full-time, permanent role supports professional development while offering a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

5 weeks off in summer

Annual leave

CPD days

Funded training

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience with children, including experience in school and pediatric settings.
• Experience with EHCPs and managing complex behaviors.
• Strong abilities in performance management and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of clinicians while overseeing therapy services.
• Assessing and developing therapy plans based on children's needs.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and maintaining records.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Team Management

Mentoring

Education

BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC and Royal College registration

Job description

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Team Lead Speech & Language Therapist, London

Outcome First Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

London Children’s Practice is a passionate and forward-thinking therapy practice seeking an ambitious speech and language therapist eager to develop clinical and managerial skills. We prioritize work-life balance, offering a Summer Contract that maximizes annual leave, along with a trial of 10% rest daily.

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist and Team Lead

Job Purpose: The role involves managing a team of speech and language therapists and overseeing high-quality therapy services across schools and clinics, working closely with the Director of Speech & Language Therapy.

Location: Regional schools and clinic role, London

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Director of Services for Speech & Language Therapy

Contract: Summer Contract with benefits including 5 weeks off in summer, annual leave, CPD days, funded training, supervision, flexible working, and other staff benefits.

Part-time or term-time contracts are also considered.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: managing calendars, onboarding, offboarding, performance issues, team meetings, and staff development.
• Clinical Practice: assessing, diagnosing, developing therapy plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining records, and supporting staff training.
• Training & Capacity Building: mentoring staff.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: maintaining records, adhering to safeguarding policies, and ensuring quality through audits.

Person Specification:

• BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC and Royal College registration
• Minimum 2 years' experience with children, including in school and paediatric settings, and experience with EHCPs and complex behaviors.

Why Join Us?

We support professional development, promote work-life balance, and provide wellbeing initiatives. Our team benefits from supervision, training, and growth opportunities. All applicants will undergo a DBS check.

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