Speech and Language Therapy Lead

We are currently looking for a Permanent Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead based in Cheadle Stockport.

🌟 Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

📍 Cheadle

🕒 37.5 hours per week | Term-time only (41 weeks)

💼 Permanent Contract

💰 £48,022 FTE | Actual Salary: £43,753

📅 Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team at our school, where we support over 100 autistic students aged 5–19 through a holistic, neurodiversity-affirming approach.

🔍 About the Role

As our Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of SLTs, providing clinical supervision and professional development.
• Oversee and develop high-quality therapy services aligned with best practices and school objectives.
• Manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs.
• Deliver assessments, interventions, and training to staff and families.
• Champion a neurodiversity-affirming model of practice across the school.

You’ll work closely with our Internal Therapy Lead and collaborate with a wide range of professionals including occupational therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and teaching staff.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• A qualified and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Significant experience working with children and young people with autism and complex needs.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• A commitment to inclusive, person-centred, and evidence-based practice.

🌈 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Make a real difference in the lives of autistic young people and their families.
• Access to ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.
• Work in a vibrant, inclusive school community.

For more information on this role please reach out to [email protected]