Team Leader, Education ​/ Teaching

High Needs Team Leader - Reed Further Education

Reed Further Education is seeking an experienced High Needs Team Leader to support and lead provision for learners with EHCPs, SEND and Additional Learning Support needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate SEND professional with leadership experience to make a significant impact on learner outcomes and inclusive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team supporting learners with SEND and high needs.
• Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and review of EHCPs.
• Act as a key contact for parents, carers, curriculum teams and external agencies.
• Manage complex student cases and resolve escalated concerns.
• Monitor quality, compliance and service performance.
• Analyse data and produce reports to support service improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to policy development.
• Promote inclusive practice and ensure learners receive appropriate support.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience supporting learners with EHCPs and SEND.
• Strong understanding of current SEND legislation and guidance.
• Experience working collaboratively with parents, local authorities and external agencies.
• Leadership and line management experience.
• Ability to use data to monitor performance and drive improvement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, quality assurance and resource management.

What Success Looks Like

• Effective EHCP compliance and review processes.
• Positive learner progress, retention and achievement.
• A motivated and high-performing support team.
• Strong relationships with students, parents and stakeholders.
• Successful implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Why You Could Be a Strong Fit

Candidates with a background in SEND within Further Education will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND legislation.
• Understanding of the challenges facing SEND provision across the FE sector.
• Experience working with SEND professionals and external agencies.
• Awareness of current funding pressures and increasing demand for High Needs support.
• Knowledge of effective support models that improve learner outcomes.

Benefits of Registering with Reed Further Education

• Exclusive access to roles with leading FE colleges, universities, prisons and training providers.
• Dedicated specialist Further Education consultant.
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay entitlements.
• Access to training and development through Reed Learning and the Reed Assessment Centre.
• Referral bonuses of up to £200 per successful referral.
• Access to opportunities across the UK, including online and remote learning roles.

All candidates registering with Reed Further Education will be subject to reference and DBS checks. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

To apply, please submit your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.