Leeds City College
High Needs Team Leader (Future Pathways)
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About The Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a High Needs Team Leader to join our Future Pathways department.
This role requires an experienced SEND professional to lead on the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans, SEND and ALS needs across a specific campus/cohort. 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 line manage a highly effective team within the SEND department.
What You Will Do
- Support the curriculum staff and High Needs Intervention Coach in implementing High-Quality First Teaching practices.
- Line manage, lead, support, and supervise designated staff, including delivering training as required.
- Chair annual review meetings, complete required paperwork to Local Authority standards, and respond to consultations within strict legal timeframes.
- Ensure all SEND students receive support tailored to their assessed needs, funding, and exam access arrangements.
- Lead effective transition planning for students entering and leaving the college, and facilitate individual or group campus visits.
- Partner with curriculum teams to ensure the college is physically and educationally accessible.
- Lead on communication and engagement with parents.
- Maintain a strong grasp of relevant campus data and attend management meetings as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date professional/subject knowledge and actively participate in required staff development activities.
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 and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
- You will have a deep understanding of current SEND legislation, the statutory EHCP process, and "Quality First Teaching" frameworks, paired with the organisational skills to meet strict statutory deadlines.
- You will be able to demonstrate strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, featuring a proven track record of positive parental engagement and familiarity with Restorative Practice approaches.
- We are looking for a highly ethical professional driven by honesty, integrity, and a genuine passion for promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and student welfare.
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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
- People’s 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
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.
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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.
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SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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