Job summary
Full time (part-time/full-time
equivalent job share considered), permanent, non-residential position in an
Ofsted rated Outstanding School.
Post:Due to increasing pupil numbers, we are expanding our therapy team.We are looking for two Speech and
Language Therapists to join our dynamic team for an immediate start or in September
2023. We offer excellent training and
support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.
Main duties of the job
A suitable candidate would be an enthusiastic and adaptable
therapist, who enjoys working as part of a team. The post will involve managing
and delivering therapy to a varied caseload of boys aged 8 to 18, including
assessing pupils needs for Speech and Language Therapy, both formally and
informally, and working collaboratively with teaching staff. Applications from
Newly Qualified Practitioners, Practitioners Returning to Practice and
professionals with experience would be welcomed. Therapy staff meet regularly
for CPD and supervision, and support is provided both formally and informally.
You must be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and be registered with
HCPC and RCSLT. Practitioners looking to return to practice must be prepared to
complete the Return to Practice requirements and be able to return to the HCPC
register. Full support to achieve this will be offered. Please contact us if
you would like to discuss the post further.
About us
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: 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post:
We are looking for two Speech and
Language Therapists to join our dynamic team for an immediate start or in September
2023. We offer excellent training and
support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.
A suitable candidate would be an enthusiastic and adaptable
therapist, who enjoys working as part of a team. The post will involve managing
and delivering therapy to a varied caseload of boys aged 8 to 18, including
assessing pupils needs for Speech and Language Therapy, both formally and
informally, and working collaboratively with teaching staff. Applications from
Newly Qualified Practitioners, Practitioners Returning to Practice and
professionals with experience would be welcomed. Therapy staff meet regularly
for CPD and supervision, and support is provided both formally and informally.
You must be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and be registered with
HCPC and RCSLT. Practitioners looking to return to practice must be prepared to
complete the Return to Practice requirements and be able to return to the HCPC
register. Full support to achieve this will be offered. Please contact us if
you would like to discuss the post further.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC Registration or willingness to complete Return to Practice
- Membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Completion of other relevant training courses.
Experience
Essential
- -An ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the HCPC standards of proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- -An ability to assess pupils needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally.
- -An ability to develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention.
- -An ability to make effective use of strategies to motivate and engage pupils in therapy and to promote good student relationships.
- -Ability to provide supervision and support to less experienced therapists and assistants.
- -An ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
- -Relevant work experience.
- -A good understanding of the principles of supportive behaviour management.
- -Evidence of commitment to own professional development.
- -Confidence using IT to communicate.
- -An ability to keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
- -Excellent standard of written English and attention to detail.
Desirable
- -Completion of other relevant training courses.
- -Experience with a range of standardised assessments.
- -Experience of delivering supervision.
- -Recent professional development relevant to Speech and Language -Therapy in educational settings.
- -Proficient skills with Microsoft. Experience of using a school-focused -management information system.
- -Evidence of resilience and professionalism in the face of challenge. Readiness to identify and respond with appropriate initiative to new challenges.
- -Understanding of own strengths and areas for development
- -A commitment and ability to persevere.
- -A willingness to engage in activities in the wider school community.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
More House School
Address
More House School
Moons Hill
Frensham
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 3AP