More House School - Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6 Run-Through)

Summary

Full time (part-time/full-time equivalent job share considered), Term time, permanent, non-residential position in an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ School. This transition role will allow you to join the team as a band 5 while working through clinical competencies before moving into the band 6 role. Experienced Speech and Language Therapists ready to progress to a band 6 position are also encouraged to apply.

Detail

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly professional Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team in September. This transition role will allow you to join the team as a band 5 while working through clinical competencies before moving into the band 6 role.

Experienced Speech and Language Therapists ready to progress to a band 6 or already in a band 6 position are also encouraged to apply. We offer excellent training and support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.

· Large, friendly multi-disciplinary team;

· Comprehensive support and training given;

· Competitive salary;

· Generous school holidays.

Our therapists are inspiring and creative, transforming the futures of intelligent pupils with additional learning challenges, by empowering them. Come and join us for an exciting opportunity to work directly with children and young people, supporting them to develop, thrive and reach their full potential.

All school employees benefit from: free on-site parking, excellent free lunchtime meals and use of the fitness gym suite. Our school terms are shorter than in the state sector, with generous holidays. We also provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development, supported through INSET days and other training opportunities.

About the department: We are a large multi-disciplinary team, consisting of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Literacy and Numeracy tutors. The department has a growing national reputation and is committed to professional development. Training is provided within school during our comprehensive in-service training programme and regularly throughout the term. Attendance at relevant external training courses or central excellence networks (CENs) is encouraged.

The school has a generous training budget and recognises the need to support therapy staff to meet HCPC requirements for CPD by funding external courses in addition to the extensive in-house CPD and training opportunities provided. HCPC registration and professional membership fees are paid by the school.

The School: More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for boys with Speech, Language and Communication Disorders, Specific Learning Difficulties and related SEND needs. The school, recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted over more than a decade, offers a specialised learning environment for 490 day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are academically able and take a range of GCSE, BTEC and A Level courses.

To Apply:

Please visit our website More House School - Home and complete the online application form.

More House School - Teaching and Therapeutic Staff Application Form

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Interviews expected to be held: Week 8th July 2024

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Reasonable travel expenses incurred within the UK when attending an interview will be reimbursed.

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Documents

• Band 5 6 run through SLT job description Updated 130624

Further Information

www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies/full-or-part-time-speech-and-language-therapist-band-5-6-run-through-1