Holistic Therapy jobs in Bordon

Full-time, permanent, non-residential position in an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ School.

This transition role will allow you to join the team as a Band 5 while working through clinical competencies before moving into the Band 6 role. Experienced Speech and Language Therapists ready to progress to a Band 6 or already in a Band 6 position are also encouraged to apply.

Post: We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team. We offer excellent training and support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.

Salary: Band 5 £31,469- £38,308, Band 6 £39,205- £47,084

About this post:

A suitable candidate would be an enthusiastic and adaptable therapist, who enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve managing and delivering therapy to a varied caseload of boys aged 8-18 including assessing pupils’ needs for Speech and Language Therapy, both formally and informally. Students at More House School are academically able, but struggle in education due to Speech, Language and Communication difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties and related SEND needs. Therapy is delivered in small groups of between three and six boys and is integrated into the whole school timetable, so that no student is withdrawn from lessons. Speech and Language Therapists at More House School work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation of language skills into the classroom and to support pupils to access the curriculum.

All school employees benefit from free on-site parking, and excellent free lunchtime meals in the school’s refectory. School terms are shorter than in the state-maintained sector, with generous school holidays. A comprehensive induction programme is provided, and ongoing professional development is supported through INSET days and training opportunities.

The role and responsibilities include:

• to assess pupils’ needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally;
• to develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention;
• to work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation of language skills into the classroom;
• to supervise Speech and Language Therapists and / or assistants;
• to direct Speech and Language Therapy assistants;
• to provide advice and support to other staff members regarding the management of communication difficulties;
• to attend annual reviews;
• to enable pupils to access the full curriculum by providing support within the classroom as necessary;
• to attend Parents’ Evenings as required;
• to liaise with other staff as required;
• to provide support for public examinations;
• to explain the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students, volunteers and other professionals;
• to assist with proofreading of annual reports;
• to prepare reports and data analyses;
• to provide study support, one day per week, between 4.30 and 5.30pm (full time positions only);
• to prepare suitable materials to support therapy;
• to supervise break times;
• to attend whole school induction programme (in your first year);
• to attend school functions as requested.

This list of duties is not exhaustive, and as with all roles in the school, the position includes any other duties, from time to time, deemed appropriate or necessary by the Headmaster.

About the department:

The role will be based in the Learning Development Centre (LDC) which houses a supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Literacy/Numeracy tutors and Therapy Assistants. Therapy staff meet regularly for CPD and supervision, and support is provided both formally and informally. The department has a growing national reputation and strong links with universities. We have recently introduced a sensory integration facility and actively encourage multidisciplinary working and communication between teachers and LDC Staff. LDC Staff are fully integrated into the More House School community, and frequently have opportunities to attend school trips, enabling them to gain a holistic picture of the students and to get to know them better.

The School:

Nationally celebrated, More House School is a registered charity providing an exceptional, mainstream education for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weakness in their developmental language skills. Delivering a transformative education repeatedly recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and A Level, above the national averages. A majority progress to university. Class-sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 pupils.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC Registration or willingness to complete Return to Practice
• Membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• An ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge ofthe HCPC standards of proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
• An ability to assess pupils’ needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally.

Desirable

• Completion of other relevant training courses.
• Experience with a range of standardised assessments.
• Experience of delivering supervision.

Hours:

8.20am until 4.30pm four days per week, and 8.20am until 5.30pm one day a week during term time. (Note: academic terms are typically shorter than those in the state-maintained sector, and school holidays are therefore significantly longer).

Attendance at school events outside these hours from time to time, as well as Founder’s Day and INSET days towards the beginning or end of school holidays. It is expected that some time will be spent during school holiday periods in developing the department and preparing for the new term.

Remuneration and support:

• Annual salary, paid in monthly instalments: extremely competitive and in accordance with qualifications, experience and recognised skills. Band 5 £31,469- £38,308, Band 6 £39,205- £47,084 (Full-Time equivalent)
• Pension – there is a contributory pension scheme in operation specifically for non-teaching personnel. As governed by pension legislation you are automatically opted into the scheme and once enrolled, need to complete an ‘Opt Out’ form not to be included. Contributions are paid by the School at the Governors discretion and directed by Government legislation. Contributions towards your own personal pension plan may be made, but again this will be at the discretion of the Governors with the forementioned restrictions. Details about the scheme can be found at http://www.nestpensions.org.uk;
• HCPC registration and professional membership fees paid;
• Sick-pay;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Free on-site parking within the School’s beautiful grounds;
• Excellent lunchtime meals at no cost in the School’s refectory;
• Free access to the School’s recently-refurbished strength & conditioning fitness gym;
• Comprehensive induction programme offered, and ongoing professional development supported through INSET days and training opportunities.

Safeguarding:

This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus. As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School’s policies; full-training is given.

To Apply:

Please visit our website www.morehouseschoo.co.uk, and complete the online application form.

More House School - Teaching and Therapeutic Staff Application Form

Closing date for applications: Monday 14th April 2025

Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 28th April 2025

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Reasonable travel expenses incurred within the UK when attending an interview will be reimbursed.

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,469.00-£47,084.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farnham GU10 3AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Reference ID: Full-time, permanent, non-residential position in an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ School.
Expected start date: 01/09/2025