Job vacancy: Speech And Language Therapist, Bedelsford School, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey

Job summary

Main area: Speech And Language Therapist
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week, Term Time Only 1 day working from home to be negotiated

Employer: Bedelsford School
Employer type: Public (Non NHS)
Site: Bedelsford School
Town: Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
Salary: NHS Benchmark Band 7, Scale Point 31-36, FTE £49,945.00 - £56,357.00 Pro Rata to £45,785.07 - £51,663.02
Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59

Speech And Language Therapist

Salary: NHS Benchmark Band 7, Scale Point 31-36, FTE £49,945.00 - £56,357.00 Pro Rata to £45,785.07 - £51,663.02

Hours: Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week, Term Time Only 1 day working from home to be negotiated

Location: Bedelsford School, Grange Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT1 2QZ

Bedelsford School is an outstanding special school based in Kingston which provides innovative education and a supportive environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school provides places for 120 pupils with a wide range of physical disabilities including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and complex health needs.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School keenly takes account of the development of neuroscientific knowledge and research to develop the skills of the staff team. Staff are trained to understand the unique way pupils learn and are supported to implement the teaching strategies to ensure pupils make the maximum progress.

To find out more about us visit school website

We are seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapy team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a fully qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with the HCPC.

• Has experience in special educational needs and working with pupils with dysphagia needs.

• Has the ability to inspire and develop pupils to achieve their full potential.

• Has high professional standards.

We offer you:

• Support from a happy friendly team of committed professionals.

• A well-resourced and pleasant working environment.

• A central location with excellent transport links.

• One day working from home.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website. part time applicants are welcome to apply.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Maria Hartzenberg, HR Officer via email to arrange a time to speak with Emmet Murphy/Headteacher.

To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025

Interviews W/C 13th January 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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