High Needs Team Leader - Pudsey
Pudsey Sixth Form College are seeking a High Needs Team Leader to join our team.
This role requires an experienced SEND professional to lead on the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans at our Pudsey Sixth Form campus. You will be an operational main point of contact with parents and curriculum staff, make a contribution towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, and hold responsibility for contributing to statutory documentation and processes.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and manage the growing High Needs team at Pudsey Sixth Form to ensure high-quality support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Work collaboratively with schools, families, health professionals, and social care services to achieve positive outcomes.
- Manage and resolve escalated issues effectively.
- Prepare reports, analyse data, and present recommendations to senior management relating to provision for High Needs students.
- Monitor provision delivery and quality, and introduce continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and service transformation projects.
- Promote inclusive practices and advocate for the needs of children and young people with High Needs.
About You:
- Level 5 teaching qualification or relevant SEND / Learning Support related qualification, or willingness to work towards.
- English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above.
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current Government SEND legislation and guidance related to transition, education, social care and health.
- Extensive and proven experience of working with students with an EHCP and the implementation of appropriate support strategies.
- Experience of multi-agency partnership working and stakeholder engagement with families, schools, and professionals.
- Experience in provision monitoring and quality assurance via data-informed reporting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, policy implementation, and continuous service improvement, including budget and resource management.
Benefits:
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Here at Pudsey Sixth Form college we raise student aspirations and build their confidence so they can go beyond the expected. We do this through our shared passion for teaching, learning and broadening horizons.By joining Pudsey Sixth Form College you join a brand new campus and community dedicated to improving and inspiring the lives of young people through education. We empower students to strive for excellence so whether youre inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching orsupporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day.Choosing to work for Pudsey Sixth Form College means that you will be part of creating something new and be able to leave your own mark all whilst delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We have a sense of belonging and are proud of our local community, so if t his sounds like something you want to be a part of, we look forward to welcoming you to Pudsey Sixth Form College.
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 Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion 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 pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
- We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
- We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
High Needs Team Leader - Pudsey in Swillington employer: Pudsey Sixth Form College
Pudsey Sixth Form College is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture where educators can thrive. With a commitment to professional development, generous benefits including extensive annual leave and pension schemes, and a focus on employee wellbeing, we empower our staff to inspire the next generation in a brand new campus dedicated to educational excellence. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying flexible working opportunities and a strong sense of community.
