Discovery Schools Trust are seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist who shares our values and ambitions, and has the vision, drive, resilience, and experience to build on our success to date and provide further capacity to our trust.
An extensive knowledge of SALT is a pre-requisite; but we also believe a willingness to learn from others and a commitment to professional development is equally important. Relevant qualifications are necessary alongside a willingness to continue to develop. We are a trust committed to upskilling our staff and as such, comprehensive CPD opportunities will be available to the successful post holder, alongside a commitment to offering flexible working arrangements.
We are a large academy Trust who puts the child at the centre of our decision-making process and uses our values to guide us in all decision making. Our schools, professionals, children, and stakeholders work closely together to raise outcomes for children from all backgrounds regardless of their starting points. We have high expectations for both children and staff but provide the best support possible for everyone to achieve.
We would encourage potential applicants to arrange an appointment to discuss the role informally. Please contact Keyham Office to arrange a visit before the application deadline:
Closing Date for applications: Friday 31st May 2024
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 13th June 2024
Start date: ASAP
Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 pay equivalent - Grade 9 point 19
Discovering joy in learning. Sharing the journey for All our Tomorrows.
Dedicated to encouraging the aspirations of all in a supportive and safe culture of learning. Being visionary to create opportunities to develop both voice and partnerships across our diverse learning communities.
Providing dynamic, inclusive experiences where success is created through exciting opportunities. Voice, energy and resilience for the youth of today and tomorrow
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.
What we offer:
- Support for continuous professional development in the role
- Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- Free car parking
- Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
- A defined benefit pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
- Employee self-service portal.
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts
- Dental support
- Gym discount
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
- Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.