We are currently looking for a Permanent Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead based in Cheadle Stockport.
🌟 Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead
📍 Cheadle
🕒 37.5 hours per week | Term-time only (41 weeks)
💼 Permanent Contract
💰 £48,022 FTE | Actual Salary: £43,753
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team at our school, where we support over 100 autistic students aged 5–19 through a holistic, neurodiversity-affirming approach.
🔍 About the Role
As our Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead, you will:
* Lead and manage a team of SLTs, providing clinical supervision and professional development.
* Oversee and develop high-quality therapy services aligned with best practices and school objectives.
* Manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs.
* Deliver assessments, interventions, and training to staff and families.
* Champion a neurodiversity-affirming model of practice across the school.
You’ll work closely with our Internal Therapy Lead and collaborate with a wide range of professionals including occupational therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and teaching staff.
✅ What We’re Looking For
* A qualified and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
* Significant experience working with children and young people with autism and complex needs.
* Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
* A commitment to inclusive, person-centred, and evidence-based practice.
🌈 Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.
* Make a real difference in the lives of autistic young people and their families.
* Access to ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.
* Work in a vibrant, inclusive school community.
For more information on this role please reach out to mark.manning@pulsejobs.com