SCHOOL, AND INCLUDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SLTS WITH DYSPHAGIA TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE, OR AN INTEREST IN DEVELOPING SKILLS IN THIS AREA.

Term time only: Yes
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 6, Point 31. Salary: £36,495 per annum. NHS Band level 6.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus two weeks during school holiday periods
Closing date: 30/06/2025 15:00
Interviews to be held: As suitable candidates apply (Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply)

ABOUT US

The Vale Federation of Schools incorporates Booker Park Primary Special School and Stocklake Park Secondary Special School, across 2 campuses. Booker Park School currently educates 243 pupils and Stocklake Park School 108 pupils, including a Sixth Form. Our extensive facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, soft play centre, sensory, swing rooms, rebound trampoline, library audio suite and multiple outdoor activity and learning areas. Based in Aylesbury, our schools are close to the town centre and local train stations, have excellent bus links and free on-site parking at all sites. We are offering the chance to become part of an amazing team with amazing opportunities.
Website:
www.thevalefederation.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vale Federation Schools comprises a primary and secondary school for pupils with complex special education needs, aged 3-19 years old. We employ a Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team consisting of 6.5 full time equivalent therapists, as part of an on-site multi-disciplinary health and therapies service, with established links to local NHS services. Speech and Language Therapists enjoy a generous paid leave allowance, working term-time only plus two weeks during school holidays, providing 11 weeks of paid leave. The roles will include significant opportunities for meaningful direct work with pupils and collaborative work with teaching staff to integrate speech and language therapy recommendations into daily classroom practice.
There are opportunities to deliver training for staff and parents on a range of topics, including contributing to an extensive training programme for teachers and TAs which reflects the Vale Federation’s commitment to integrated therapy.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for further information relating to specifics for Band 6 role.