Job responsibilities This is a role within the Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will provide professional leadership and management to ensure the delivery of high quality speech & language therapy, the effective use of resources and appropriate standards of learning and achievement for students. The post holder will be expected to have strong knowledge of SEND and to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date, be self-critical and receptive to feedback. The post holder will have to forge positive professional relationships and work with other therapists, professionals, partner organisations and parents/carers in the best interests of students. The post holder will be accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct and will be expected to act with honesty and integrity at all times. The vision and values of the school must be actively followed and embodied. The post holder will be expected to make an active contribution towards whole school aims, policies and priorities and to the overall education and achievement of all students. Be responsible for the operational leadership, clinical governance, management and development of the Speech & Language Therapy (SaLT) Service. Support the Principal and Trustees in establishing a vision for the future. Demonstrate inspirational leadership and creativity. Play a key role in the school improvement planning process, taking account of the agreed priorities of the organisation and how these link with national and local initiatives. Contribute to the identification of key areas of strength and weakness. Work to a high standard in developing and implementing agreed policies, priorities and expectations, and set a good example to other colleagues. Promote a culture of team work, in which views of all members of our organisations community are valued. Contribute to the self-evaluation of the school incorporating the college. Ensure that individualised programmes for students are delivered effectively and efficiently to maximise learning and progress. Maintainand develop systems which record and analyse the outcomes of the SaLT team to demonstrate the effectiveness of the service in providing appropriate interventions and evaluating progress, writing reports and action plans as appropriate. Ensure speech & language therapy services are embedded fully within everyday teaching and learning and also support students learning and engagement in residential time and in the wider community. Ensure that the service offers good value for money and impacts positively on outcomes. Undertake specialised therapeutic assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment plans and individualised treatment programmes for students and work alongside external partners to maximise students learning providing advice to others as appropriate. Work with a specified caseload (caseload to be decided). Provide effective leadership and line management for the Speech & Language Therapy team delegating responsibilities as appropriate and in line with therapists grades.