Clinical Lead

Summary:

Clinical Lead opportunity at a school with a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health support.

About the School:

The school provides a structured and individualised curriculum tailored to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. Small class sizes and a supportive environment ensure every student receives the attention they need to thrive.

The Opportunity:

As a Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing and leading the in-house clinical team, delivering bespoke assessments and interventions for students with complex needs. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the in-house clinical team, providing supervision and support to team members
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans tailored to the needs of students with autism and neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH needs
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Regional Clinical Lead to ensure alignment with school and organisational goals
• Coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team and support service development
• Ensure all interventions are in line with EHCP plans and delivered using the OFG ‘all,’ ‘group,’ and ‘individual’ clinical ways of working
• Foster a person-centred, empowering approach to all clinical practices
• Maintain strong safeguarding culture and ensure pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Degree or Doctorate in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy, or Psychology
• Valid and up-to-date professional registration and membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports on clinical and research activities
• Experience in providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
• Ability to work independently and dynamically within a growing clinical service

Preferred

• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and pension scheme
• Mental health support services and physical health checks
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave with paid fertility treatment support