Job Summary
The Surrey Schools SLT Team have a number of exciting new vacancies for Clinical Team Leads due to internal promotion and "Experts at Hand" funding (Every Child Achieving and Thriving), which will allow us to enhance our offer to children at SEN support. We have new posts across Surrey, with office bases in Reigate, Woking and Weybridge.
The starting salary for these positions is £51,087 per annum, inclusive of market supplement (NHS Band 7 equivalent) for working 36 hours per week, across 42 weeks of the year, pro‑rated to £55,142.
Our Offer to You
* 42‑week contract, working across term‑time and an additional, flexible 15 days for CPD, project work and supervision activities as well as 10 weeks holiday in non‑term time
* Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees
* Belonging to a team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT
* Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in‑house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and enhanced probation support, termly whole‑team study days
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme
* Up to 5 days of carers leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* A generous local government salary‑related pension
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
Main Duties of the Job
As a Clinical Team Lead you will hold your own specialist clinical caseload and provide secondary opinions for others in the team. You will have a management role which includes working alongside the other Team Leads to support and develop an enthusiastic and friendly team who work in mainstream and specialist schools.
Through a joined‑up approach with colleagues across Surrey, you will ensure the wider team is informed of current research and evidence base, and that clinical practice is of high quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing clinical supervision and line management to members of the SLT Team
* Supporting with second opinions, observation, training and shadowing opportunities for colleagues
* Supporting student placements
* Working with management on the operational and strategic development of services to our schools across Surrey
* Providing advice at educational panels
About Us
The School‑Aged Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service is part of Surrey’s offer to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities of children and young people within mainstream schools and specialist provision. The Service is part of the Inclusion and Additional Needs Team in Surrey’s Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate, working collaboratively with other teams such as Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers, REMA and Behaviour Support.
Our aim is for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs to receive the right support at the right time. We do this through assessment and intervention, equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN. We work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plan) and those at SEN (Special Education Needs) support.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1 April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Our Commitment
We are a disability‑confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidence you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
From application to your first day, we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need. We value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
* Registered membership of the Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* A full driving licence that allows you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle
Experience
* At least 5 years post‑graduate experience, and specific experience of working within schools
* A working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice
* Experience of line managing and supporting others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work experience placements
* Experience of working within an effective multidisciplinary team
* Experience of training and positively influencing practice in large staff teams
* A continuing commitment to learning and development of self, and others, with regard to evidence base and research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore it will be necessary for a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£51,087 to £54,823 a year.
Contract
Permanent.
Working Pattern
Term time hours.
Reference Number
SCC/TP/288098/5347
Job Locations
* Reigate: RH2 8EF
* Weybridge: KT13 0YP
* Woking: GU21 6JD
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