SEND Team Leader

Please note that the college will close from 20 December until 6 January for the Christmas break. Shortlisting and interviews will take place in January 2025.

Leeds City College are looking for a SEND Team Leader to join our team. This role requires an experienced SEND professional to lead the support and provisions for a caseload of learners with High Needs & SEND across a specific campus or set of departments. You will be an operational main point of contact with parents and curriculum staff, contribute towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students and line manage a highly effective team within the SEND department.

What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of students with EHCP’s/High Needs and ensure the support and provisions are in place to meet relevant outcomes and aspirations. 
• Be the first point of contact for EHCP/High Needs students, their families and related professionals.
• Support with the annual review process by chairing meetings and completing paperwork that meets the Local Authority standards and within statutory timelines. 
• ​Ensure that effective transition arrangements are in place for new and prospective students, and that curriculum teams have the necessary support & information in a timely manner.

About You

• You will be a dedicated and professional SEND specialist who is passionate about removing barriers to support students to achieve their personal and academic potential. 
• You will have a solution focused approach and is someone who always considers the student at the centre of what you do.
• You will be able to provide advice and guidance to colleagues and lead your team to ensure that all learners with High Needs/EHCP's are supported to meet their individual outcomes and aspirations. 

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.