The Role

Job Type: Permanent
Working pattern: - 37.5 hours per week, Term-time Only (39 Weeks per year)
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, growing our provision to meet the needs of our young people. We are looking to recruit a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist passionate about integrated working and with a desire to develop their paediatrics career in the Special School setting.

You don’t have to have worked in a school before but previous work or placement experience within a paediatric setting would be an advantage

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.

Our staff wellbeing programme which includes:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• Weekly art and Pilates classes
• The school is willing to consider sponsorship for Tier 2 Visas for the right candidates.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and developing Special School Therapy team, please contact Megan Armstrong, Speech and Language Therapy Lead on 020 8788 0107 or e-mail Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

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

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

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

Closing Date for all applications: 5th February 2023
Shortlisting: 6th February 2023
Interview Date: 17th February 2023

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 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

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils