Occupational Therapist - School Based - Part time

The Courtyard School is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and Challenge Partners rated ‘Leading’ special school in the heart of Islington, catering for students aged 13-19 with autism and/or speech, language and communication needs. We are seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner to join our supportive team to develop this fundamental aspect of our provision.

Who we are looking for:

Are you a qualified (Band 5-7) Occupational Therapist who would love to work in an innovative, caring school?

Are you looking for a part-time role?

Are you looking for a post that will be exciting, professionally demanding, stimulating and rewarding in (usually) equal measures?

Do you have a sense of humour? Are you naturally resilient and a team player who can work collaboratively in a multi professional team?

If you have genuine passion and enthusiasm for making a difference we want to hear from you.

You will be required to:

Deliver the highest level of experiences to ensure the best life chances become a sustainable reality for every young person (on an individual needs led basis).

Create a safe, positive and structured environment in which every young person is respected and encouraged to achieve independence (through academic, employment and personal skills development).

Promote both the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to enhance motivation and morale.

This is part time role, hours being 8.30am-4.30pm, two or three days a week (to be agreed).

Two days per week: £13,426 to £20,139

Three days per week: £18,360 to £27,541

 - depending on experience (FTE £33,566 to £45,902)

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We adhere to all the necessary safeguarding checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, including checking ID documents on all site visits (entry will not be allowed without this), all pre-employment vetting checks must include; references from previous employers, an enhanced DBS with barred list check and a check on the Teaching Regulation Agency.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

The school is accepting applications until the position is filled. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy without notice when the position is filled.