Key Role Information

Salary
45,463.01 - 51,568.75
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/01/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
£45,463.01 - £51,568.75 (pt 31 – pt 35)
Department
Integrated Services
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

West Kirby Educational Trust is seeking to appoint a Clinical Services Lead


Closing Date for Applications: 1st January 2026

Salary: £45,463.01 - £51,568.75 (pt 31 – pt 35)

Contract: Permanent, working term time only (44.6 weeks)

Hours: 37 hours per week


Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist who wants to work term time only with an excellent, highly competitive salary package?

West Kirby Educational Trust is offering a fantastic opportunity for a passionate clinician to step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference.


About the Role:                                                                                                                          

We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Services Lead to oversee and support our SaLT and OT teams across all West Kirby Educational Trust sites. This senior role combines clinical leadership, service development, and professional management to ensure the delivery of high-quality therapeutic services for children and young people.

You will shape clinical provision, lead on caseload efficiency, support team development, and play a key role in the coordination and set-up of a new outreach service within the local area.


Why Join West Kirby Educational Trust?                                                           

Working with us means becoming part of a supportive, child-focused organisation where therapeutic practice is valued and encouraged.


Staff Benefits & What We Offer:

•      Term-time only (44.6 weeks) for strong work–life balance

•      Highly competitive salary package

•      Free Benenden Healthcare membership – 24/7 GP access, mental health helpline, diagnostic and treatment support

•      Access to our school gym and a free daily school lunch

•      Wellbeing afternoons each half-term

•      Ongoing Continuous Professional Development from day one

•      Group Life Assurance (after 6 months) – up to 4× annual salary

•      Private Pension Scheme (after 3 months) with employer contributions up to 7%


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.

Qualifications

essential
essential
essential
essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Highly developed auditory, analytical and perceptual skills essential
Excellent problem solving skills and flexibilityessential
Excellent record keeping and report writing skillsessential
Develop and deliver training to colleagues and external partners as requiredessential
Computer literate essential
Safe and effective prioritisation, planning and organisational skillsessential
Prior leadership / management skills essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
Highly effective caseload management essential
Able to provide clinically reasoned rationales for interventions based on evidence based practice and individual needessential
Understand and promote holistic approachessential
Knowledge of the principles and implementation of clinical governance / auditessential
Knowledge of the appropriate use and choice of standardised and non-standardised assessmentsessential
In depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to WKS population essential
Working understanding of the importance of supervision and its operation essential
Managing referrals / waiting lists
Adept at managing budgets
Review / write policies and procedures
Skilled at motivating and building rapport with CYP who have low self-esteem, difficulties in building relationships and developing trust
Developing creative materials and visuals for use in therapeutic/training sessions, tailored to different audiences
Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and National Curriculum
Awareness of current research / national policies for relevant specialism
Knowledge of ACEs and trauma informed approaches
Knowledge of how therapeutic interventions links with the objectives and demands of school based provisions

Experience

Management experience of leading/developing teamsessential
Working with children/young peoples with SEN, particularly ASDessential
Differential diagnosis; formulation of therapy plans; providing appropriate intervention(s); evaluating outcomes essential
Carrying out formal and informal assessments, observationsessential
Report Writingessential
MDT workingessential
Developing outreach services & services to different providers essential
Ability to write, co-ordinate, implement and provide oversight of therapy plans written and delivered by others
Ability to update EHCPs
Delivering Training
Experience of undertaking appraisals and planning CPD
Knowledge of an outreach service
Managing financials

Personal Attributes

Motivated to make a difference to the lives of CYP with complex presentations essential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundariesessential
Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skillsessential
Resilienceessential
Reflective practiceessential
Approach the role with creativity, a sense of humour, and compassion essential
Ability to be a good team member and assume clinical leadership responsibilitiesessential
Show initiativeessential
Detail orientated
Sets realistic (but stretching) targets / objectives for themselves and their team (and actively manages them through to delivery)
Enthusiasm; ability to motivate and inspire others
Innovative
Negotiation skills

West Kirby Educational Trust

Alice Pyatt

recruitment@wkrs.co.uk

West Kirby Residential School
107-119 Meols Drive, West Kirby
Wirral
Merseyside
CH48 5DH

Safeguarding Information

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks. West Kirby Educational Trust is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.