Full or Part-Time Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6 Run-Through) at More House School

Full time (part-time/full-time equivalent job share considered), 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. 

Band 5 £28,407 - £34,581, Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618 

Post: Due to increasing pupil numbers, we are expanding our therapy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team.  We offer excellent training and support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.  

• Large, friendly multi-disciplinary team; 
• Comprehensive support and clear career progression; 
• HCPC registration and professional membership fees paid; 
• 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. 

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.

The role and responsibilities include:

· to assess pupils’ needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally;

· to develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention;

· to work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation of language skills into the classroom;

· to supervise Speech and Language Therapists and / or assistants;

· to direct Speech and Language Therapy assistants;

· to provide advice and support to other staff members regarding the management of communication difficulties;

· to attend annual reviews;

· to enable pupils to access the full curriculum by providing support within the classroom as necessary;

· to attend Parents’ Evenings as required;

· to liaise with other staff as required;

· to provide support for public examinations;

· to explain the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students, volunteers and other professionals;

· to assist with proofreading of annual reports;

· to prepare reports and data analyses;

· to provide study support, one day per week, between 4.30 and 5.30pm (full time positions only);

· to prepare suitable materials to support therapy;

· to supervise break times;

· to attend whole school induction programme (in your first year);

· to attend school functions as requested.

This list of duties is not exhaustive, and as with all roles in the school, the position includes any other duties, from time to time, deemed appropriate or necessary by the Headmaster.

Although advertised as a full-time position, we would be happy to consider a job-share. A part-time opportunity might also be available. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the post further.

To Apply:

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

www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-application-form

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 19th February 2024

Interviews expected to be held TBC.

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.

NB – if shortlisted you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview at the school at your own expense.

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.