Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

Overview

In this role you lead clinical SLT activity in mainstream schools in the North West of Surrey while maintaining your own caseload. You will supervise and develop the West SLT Team, ensuring high-quality practice and integration with Surrey’s education services. You’ll support student placements, contribute to strategic service development, and provide guidance at educational panels. It’s a chance to shape SLT provision across schools and advance evidence-based practice in a collaborative, regional setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Paid RCSLT and HCPC fees
• Comprehensive clinical supervision programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• CPD opportunities and training
• 5 days of carers leave per year
• Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload in mainstream schools and provide secondary opinions for colleagues
• Provide clinical supervision and line management to SLT team members
• Support student placements and train staff through opportunities for shadowing and observation
• Collaborate with colleagues across Surrey to keep practice aligned with current research and evidence base
• Contribute to operational and strategic development of SLT services to schools across Surrey
• Participate in educational panels and guidance conversations for school settings
• Support teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration within the service
• Lead and influence practice in large staff teams to improve outcomes for children with SLCN

Key requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across a wide area
• At least five years post-graduate experience, with specific experience in schools
• Knowledge of the English education system, National Curriculum and SEND code of practice
• Experience of line managing and supporting others (including trainees and assistants)
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working and training to influence practice
• Strong organisation, prioritisation, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to ongoing learning and evidence-based practice

• leadership and people management
• strong communication and collaboration
• training and mentoring
• evidence-based practice
• multidisciplinary teamwork
• training and professional development in large teams

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