Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner (Clinical Lead)

CompanySpeech and Language UK

LocationRainworth, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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Description

Job title: Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner (Clinical Lead)

Responsible to: Head of Therapy

Pay: £46,183 - £50,977 (Therapy Pay Scale 5)

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week.

Working weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time plus three additional weeks during the school closure period including Saturdays as required (total working weeks: 42 weeks per year)

Role Overview

The Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner (Clinical Lead) plays a central leadership role within Dawn House School’s highly skilled therapy team. This role exists to provide clinical expertise, management support, and strategic oversight to ensure that the school delivers exceptional, evidence-based speech and language therapy for children and young people with complex communication needs

Key Responsibilities

Support, coordinate and lead a team of Speech and Language Therapists, apprentices and assistants
Deputise for the Head of Therapy and Assessment Service

Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical practice, reporting and supervision

Lead on clinical audits, service development and quality assurance

Work collaboratively with education staff to ensure therapy aligns with curriculum and EHCP needs

Provide expert guidance and support to staff, families and external professionals

Maintain your own specialist caseload and professional registration

Contribute to whole-school development, training, and strategic planning

What we are looking for

Degree-level Speech & Language Therapy qualification
HCPC and RCSLT registration
Extensive post-qualification experience with complex caseloads
Experience supervising and supporting other SLTs
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Ability to analyse complex assessments and deliver evidence-based intervention
Experience working within multidisciplinary team

About Us

Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence

How to Apply

ApplyFor informal enquiries or visits to school please contact Andrea Robinson, Head of Therapy and Assessment Service on andrea.robinson@dawnhouse.org.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday, 9th February 2026

Have a look at our application pack to find out more about this opportunity and the difference you can make to children’s lives.To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk

Accessibility

SupportWe are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.