Job Description

Lead Speech and Language Therapist

SALARY: Scale 10/11 (depending on experience)

HOURS: 37 hours per week, Term time only inc non pupil days (39 weeks per year)

Hope Learning Community is seeking an exceptional Lead Speech and Language Therapist to lead and develop our Speech and Language Therapy provision across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious therapist who is passionate about improving communication outcomes for children and young people with SEND, autism and complex communication needs.

As Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Speech and Language Therapy service, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred interventions that enable pupils to achieve their full potential.

The Role
You will:

Lead and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service across the school.
Deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for pupils with complex speech, language and communication needs.
Promote and embed a whole-school approach to communication.
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional leadership to therapists, assistants and students.
Work closely with teachers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to support outstanding pupil outcomes.
Contribute to EHCP assessments, annual reviews and strategic school improvement initiatives.
Deliver training, coaching and consultation to staff, parents and external professionals.
Drive innovation, quality assurance and service development through research-informed practice.

About You
We are looking for a professional who has:

✅ A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.

✅ Current HCPC registration and membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

✅ Significant experience supporting children and young people with SEND and autism.

✅ Experience of assessment, report writing and developing effective intervention programmes.

✅ Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaboration with families and professionals.

✅ Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Experience leading Speech and Language Therapy services within a specialist educational setting and supervising therapy staff would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Hope Learning Community?
At Hope Learning Community, we believe communication is the foundation for learning, relationships and lifelong success. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead Speech and Language Therapy provision within a specialist setting where therapeutic practice is fully integrated into education.

You will have the opportunity to:

Lead a growing and innovative therapy service.
Shape communication-friendly practice across the whole school.
Work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
Influence strategic decision-making and school development.
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people every day.
Access opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership growth.

Safeguarding
Hope Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us and help every child find their voice, develop their communication skills and achieve their full potential.