Head of Therapy

Independent Specialist School has a vacancy for a Head of Therapy 

Salary: Undershaw Therapy Band 7 (£44,881 - £51,558)

Permanent full time. Term time only*

Are you passionate about enhancing students’ abilities to access learning?

Are you driven to lead a talented team of therapists to contribute to our vision of being the centre of excellence for SEND education?

Are you a skilled band 7 therapist looking for your next move?

Undershaw is a popular over-subscribed school and owing to continued growth we are looking for a Head off Therapy to lead our existing team of therapists. Undershaw is a specialist setting where children from Year 3 to Post 16 with mild to moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, such as ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, and medical vulnerabilities can access the national curriculum and qualification pathways in a safe, secure, and friendly environment.

We are looking for an experienced therapist with a proven track record in leadership to continue to develop our team of therapists. Ideally you will have previous experience of working within a school environment or paediatric setting and have essential knowledge of relevant procedures and legal frameworks. You will be passionate about enhancing the students’ abilities to access their learning and be committed to embedding a holistic tiered model within the existing team.

You will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team and be one of the team of middle leaders within the school. As the leader of the therapy team, you will deliver school wide CPD training on therapeutic practise and will immerse yourself in school life. We invest significantly in staff professional development so Undershaw is definitely an environment where you will continue to grow.

Undershaw can offer you:

·        The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”

·        NEST pension

·        Employee assistance programme

·        A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills

*Additional hours will be required during the holidays in line with the seniority of the role.

Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We reserve the right to close the application process early.