Specialist Speech and Language Therapist maternity cover role at Glebedale School (Acorn Education/Outcomes First Group) in Stoke-on-Trent, delivering bespoke SaLT assessments and interventions for pupils aged 7–19 with complex communication needs (e.g., neurodivergence, SEMH, developmental trauma). You’ll work in an in-house multidisciplinary team, holding a caseload and supporting staff training/consultation. Standout perk: £2,000 training allowance (post-probation) plus a broad wellbeing and benefits package.
- £2,000 training allowance (post-probation)
- Network of 350+ clinical colleagues
- Awarded ‘Great Place to Work’
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?
We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work
Job Title:
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location
Glebedale School – Staffordshire ST4 3AY
Salary
Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours:
15 hours per week, (TBC)
Contract:
Fixed Term Contract
(Maternity Cover)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
About the Group:
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
WE LISTEN. We never assume.
WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.
Our Promise
describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.
The role
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Glebedale school
Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location
Glebedale School – Staffordshire – Glebedale Schoolforms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7-19
Welcome to Glebedale School
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For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
Registered member of RCSLT
A minimum of 5 + yrs practicing experience as an SaLT working in a similar setting with individuals presenting with diverse and complex communication profiles and other needs
Developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
Experienced in multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
Experienced in communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Experienced in writing and delivering training
Experience of providing clinical supervision
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Excellent knowledge and experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
Good knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
Excellent understanding of the different SaLT assessment tools, evidence informed intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
Good understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
Good understanding of the relationship between arousal levels and communication
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
£2,000 training allowance
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Job Ref:
310418