About Us

Job Type: Permanent
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Other working arrangements will also be considered.
Specialty/Function: Paediatrics

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairment, including deaf-blindness, physical disability, and complex medical needs. 

We are a growing service with a focus on integrated and evidenced-based working as well as growing our provision to meet the needs of our young people. The team is made up of 24 on site PT/OT and SLT’s working across the school to provide therapy to our pupils with the opportunity to contribute towards and support ongoing service development. 

We have the opportunity for a Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist, passionate about integrated working and a desire to develop their career, to join our team within the Special School setting. 

You'll be working with a team supportive of colleagues committed to providing high quality therapy. We will support your development through a commitment to CPD and a protected training budget. The pay and conditions offered reflect NHS Agenda for Change & you can continue with your or start an NHS Pension fund within this post.

The school is willing to consider sponsorship for Tier 2 Visas for the right candidates.

Our staff wellbeing programme which includes:

•    Employee Assistance programme

•    A ring-fenced training budget for Therapy CPD

•    Therapy development days

•    Free local gym membership

•    End of term staff awards

•    Weekly art and Pilates classes 

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing School Therapy team, please contact Harri Ashworth, Therapy Lead on 020 8788 0107 or by e-mail Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.org.uk.

Please see the job description and person specification to ensure you meet the requirements prior to application. 

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed applications should be emailed to: Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.org.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 29th April 2024
Shortlisting: 30th April 2024
Interview Date: 8th May 2024

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.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We only accept applications from candidates directly. Please no agencies

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way, 
London 
SW19 6JB
Telephone: 020 8788 0107

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils