Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist

The Grove School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

Band5/6 Occupational Therapist

Salary: NJC Pay Scale 6 point 18 £30,699 to 20 £31,731 pro rata, actual £27,906.57 to £28,844.7

OR PO3/4 point 35 £43,815 up until PO4 point 37 £45,834 pro rata, actual £39,829.52 to £41,664.87 (depending on experience)

Location: Haringey

Contract Term: Term time only, 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 9 a.m. on Monday 12th June 2023

Interview date to be confirmed

The Grove School is a brand new special school for young people with autism opened in September 2018 in Haringey as part of the SEARCH Education Trust. We have a dedicated staff team who work hard to ensure our pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. Community values and partnership are at the heart of what we do and we are all immensely proud to be part of this successful school.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has an outstanding track record and is ready for an exciting new challenge to join our expanding team.

This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to be involved in the continued development of the OT provision within The Grove School. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be part of the development and planning process and work alongside staff planning and implementing therapy programmes. 

The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the school ethos and promote occupational therapy practice across the school.

The successful candidate will have:

●    Experience of designing and planning a range of resources that support learners with autism at classroom level

●     Experience and understanding of effectively communicating with parents

●     Working knowledge of areas of need affected by autism

●     Strong organisational skills and prioritising

●     Strong ability to problem solve and shows self-initiative

●     A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students

●     Ability to communicate well with students, teachers and adults

●     A commitment to safeguarding children.

●     A commitment to maintaining up to date knowledge and skills around Occupational Therapy

●     Have good ICT skills

You can access some virtual tours and our prospectus on our website at www.thegroveschool.co.uk

Completed application forms should be submitted via TES by 9 a.m. on Monday 12th June 2023.

Interview date to be confirmed.

NB: Please note that in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all shortlisted candidates. CV's or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted by the school. Applications may be considered whilst the posts are being advertised. SEARCH Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted.