Band 7 Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist – Maternity Cover

Unlocking Language Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Unlocking Language Limited is seeking a Band 7 Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist for a hybrid role. This position combines clinical work with leadership responsibilities to ensure effective service delivery across schools, supporting therapist development and enhancing service quality. Ideal for an experienced SLT with management skills who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dynamic and inclusive team environment

Opportunities for leadership coaching

Regular team development days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics.
• Experience in conducting assessments and running clinic-based services.
• Desire to grow within a values-led organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy to a focused caseload.
• Line manage a team of up to 8 SLTs and Assistants.
• Oversee therapist allocations and ensure coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

HCPC registered SLT

Job description

Band 7 Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist – Maternity Cover

Location: Hybrid: 3 days onsite and 2 days management

Hours: Full-time (5 days per week) - will consider 4 days

Salary:

Start Date: September or October 2025

This hybrid role balances direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities. The Team Lead ensures the smooth running of SLT services across a group of mainstream schools, supporting therapist development, quality assurance, and stakeholder relationships, while maintaining a reduced clinical caseload.

Are you a passionate and experienced SLT ready to develop your clinical leadership and make a meaningful impact? If so, this could be your next step.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical (2 days/week):
   • Deliver speech and language therapy to a small, focused caseload in a mainstream or SEN setting
   • Provide specialist assessment and intervention
   • Support model development for best practice within mainstream settings
   • Offer in-school training and consultation to staff as needed
2. Leadership & Management (3 days/week):
   • Team Leadership:
     • Line manage a team of up to 8 SLTs and Assistants
     • Deliver regular 1:1 supervision and team check-ins
     • Support therapist wellbeing and manage performance
   • Service Delivery & Quality:
     • Oversee therapist allocations and ensure consistent coverage
     • Monitor quality of interventions, reports, and school feedback
     • Lead service audits and implement improvements
   • Training & Development:
     • Identify team CPD needs and coordinate internal training
     • Support Newly Qualified Practitioners and junior staff
     • Model coaching and reflective practice
   • Operational & Reporting:
     • Coordinate with the Clinical Lead on wider service goals
     • Maintain data and reporting for internal and commissioner use
     • Contribute to strategic planning and service innovation

This role is ideal for:

• An experienced SLT with management skills

What You will Bring:

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics.
• Proven experience in conducting assessments and running clinic-based services.
• A confident, nurturing approach to mentoring and developing junior therapists.
• Desire to grow within a values-led organisation focused on excellence and empowerment.

Person Specification:

• HCPC registered SLT with at least 5 years’ experience
• Strong understanding of mainstream school systems and SEND
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator

Why Join Unlocking Language?

• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities to lead, innovate and influence service delivery.
• Regular team development days and leadership coaching.