Team Leader, Education ​/ Teaching

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Salary:
Commencing at £32,870 with progression to £35,912 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours

City/Town: Leeds

Closing Date: 28/06/2026

Job Category: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Group Member: Leeds City College

Campus: Joseph Priestley Centre

We offer a range of excellent benefits.

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

• Family Friendly Policies
• discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane)

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Leeds City College are seeking a High Needs Team Leader to join our SEND 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 department.

Leeds City College is the main education provider for post-16 students within the Leeds City region.

• Lead and manage the SEND team 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 complex SEND cases and resolve escalated issues effectively.
• Monitor service performance, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and service transformation projects.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and present recommendations to senior management.
• Promote inclusive practices and advocate for the needs of children and young people with SEND

• 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.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Government SEND legislation/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 performance monitoring, quality assurance, and data-informed reporting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, policy implementation, and continuous service improvement, including budget and resource management.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and 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.

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…