Job Description

Salary

29,000

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full time

Employment type

Permanent

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Education

Date posted

19/01/2026

Job reference

EXTL000840

NON CYC VACANCY

Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values?

Do you want to contribute to United Response's mission and vision and know your work is making a real difference?

If you have strong people management skills and a passion for supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we would welcome your application.

About the Role

We are seeking a Team Manager to join our URTEC Education Service, leading and developing high-quality education provision for young people aged 16-25 with SEND. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting both learners and staff to achieve positive outcomes.

This is a small but growing service. You will work collaboratively within the team, reporting to and working closely with the Service Manager to support service development and delivery.

As Team Manager, you will oversee education provision and lead the SEND team, with a strong focus on people management. You will be responsible for supporting, developing, and motivating staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensuring effective teaching and learning practices are embedded across the service.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths Level 2 ICT qualification or equivalent competence Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and assessment for SEND learners Proven experience managing teams and building effective working relationships Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable:

Relevant teaching qualification (e.g. 7307, PTLLS, AET, Cert Ed) Knowledge of post-16 SEND provision and quality assurance processes

What We Offer

Enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay Two wellbeing days per year Generous annual leave Fully paid training and nationally recognised qualifications Blue Light Card and Costco membership Access to occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and wellbeing support Workplace pension scheme Travel to work scheme UR STARS recognition programme Long service awards


United Response is a well-respected charity championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an equal opportunities employer.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, paid for by United Response. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

To apply:

https://unitedr.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/198838?aisId=12&rmId=372

Closing date:

Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 12 midnight City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.