Speech and Language Therapy Lead

Speech & Language Therapy Lead

GLPC Scale Point 43-46 plus Special School Allowance

52 weeks/year, 36 hours/week 

Flexible working opportunities available 

Compass Learning Partnership is an Academy Trust that promotes and supports inclusive practice. We deliver safe and outstanding provision at all levels. The Nolan Principles underpin our practice, and we do what we say. The voice of the children, young people and families we serve is our heartbeat. A creative and proactive staff community sets the tone. We are committed to providing all children in the trust with an exciting and holistic educational adventure. 

Compass Learning Partnership is looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapy Lead to join the established therapy team at The Village School. The successful candidates may work across the Trust.

The Village School is a large Special Needs School located on three sites across Brent for children aged 3-19 with a wide range of complex needs; all levels of learning, communication, ASD, physical, medical and sensory impairment.

Successful candidates will join a large, established Therapy Team. CPD and research opportunities are considered vital to the provision of a high-quality service, and these are actively encouraged. The post will have regular supervision, and newly qualified applicants will receive support in completing their competencies. 

Therapists support whole school activities as well as work in class by providing class-based/small group/individual sessions for pupils. The Team Lead position would liaise closely with the school Therapy Lead and supervise the current team of Speech and Language Therapists and assistants. 

The successful applicant will have the following skills:

• Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to support and lead a team effectively
• Strong knowledge and skills to assess/manage the speech and language needs of pupils
• The ability to select and apply current theory and clinical practice in the provision of speech and language therapy
• Run internal training for education staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children and build on their successes.
• A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children.
• Willingness to give 100%!

For further information about the role, please contact Human Resources at hr-tvs@compasslp.co.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 7th July 2024 - 23.59pm

Interviews commencing: Week beginning 15th July 2024

Start Date: 1st September 2024