Speech and Language Therapist, Grafham Grange School

Salary: Professional Scale, Band 6-7 - £23,684.83 - £33,184.18 (FTE £35,774 - £50,122)

Location: Grafham Grange School, Horsham Road, Grafham, Guildford, GU5 OLH

Working Pattern: 26 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks) Monday – Thursday,

8.30am - 3.30pm, Term Time Only Plus INSET Days.

Grafham Grange School is a special school for 70 students aged 10 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health as their primary identified need. It is situated in 42 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside in Bramley offering significant opportunities for outdoor learning. 

The school offers a curriculum that covers academic and practical subjects allowing all students to find their talents and strengths whilst focusing on the skills they need to build better futures. The bespoke approach to learning means students grow in self-confidence and are prepared to take their next steps in their lives after school. 

Grafham Grange are totally committed to providing life chances and opportunities for all their students. To find out more about us visit www.grafhamgrangeschool.org 

The role:

Grafham Grange School offers a truly multi-disciplinary, blended approach to therapeutic and educational support, both within individual lessons and across the school as a whole. Therapists work with teachers and care staff to enhance the learning process and provide an exciting waking day curriculum. 

This is a unique opportunity to further develop clinical skills within an educational environment, to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and to use therapeutic skills creatively to meet the special educational needs of pupils. 

We are seeking a Therapist who has experience of working with pupils with relevant complex learning difficulties, which includes challenging behaviour and demonstrates a keen interest in working collaboratively to provide blended therapy within an educational environment.  

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. 

Grafham Grange 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 https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/ 

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Laurie Cornwell/ Sadie Cawood via email LCornwell@ohcat.org / s.cawood@grafham-grange.co.uk to arrange a time to speak with Laurie, Principal / Sadie, Deputy Principal   

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact schooloffice@grafham-grange.co.uk 

 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.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered. 

Closing Date: 8th July 2024

Interviews will take place on: 12th July 2024

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.