The Role

37.5 hours per week
Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Required: ASAP

Linden Lodge School an exceptional school with a range of outstanding facilities and resources. We are ambitious for our pupils and want them to receive the highest possible care, support and education.

This is a very exciting time to join our school. We are from September 2019 employing directly, a team of therapists working with our specialist teams to enable pupils to achieve best outcomes. We are looking for outstanding therapy leaders who are committed to person centred, integrated service delivery and can lead and inspire others.

The children and young people within the school have a range of sensory impairments, including deaf-blindness and additional needs including physical disability, and complex medical needs. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples’ lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting.

Our ideal candidate will be a member of the CSP and HPC who has an interest working with students with a range of sensory impairments, within a school setting, and wants to use and build upon specialist skills in these areas. You'll be leading a team of colleagues committed to providing high quality therapy with access to outstanding campus facilities such as hydrotherapy pool, sensory integration facilities and sensory gardens.
  
We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team within both Senior Leadership and Therapy
• A staff wellbeing programme which includes:
o Employee Assistance programme
o Free local gym membership
o End of term staff awards
o Weekly art and Pilates classes

Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.

School Tour: We would encourage applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable date and time on 0208 7880107 or therapyrecruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

You can also download an application and details from the school website http://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/75/staff-vacancies/cat/7/linden-lodge-school

Completed applications should be emailed to: therapyrecruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 15 December 2019 (at noon)
Shortlisting: 16 December 2019
Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 December 2019

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils