Head of Therapies

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Edith Borthwick School in England is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-led, collaborative team in a vibrant 3-19 special school. You will help deliver high-quality therapy across our setting, supporting pupils with varied needs.

The role involves leading an established therapy team across the Edith Borthwick School, supervising therapists, assistants and apprentices, and developing the service to reflect current evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established therapy team across Edith Borthwick School to meet learners' needs.
• Provide clinical and non-clinical supervision and support the therapy team including therapists, assistants and apprentices.
• Continue to develop the therapy service to reflect advances in research and evidence-based practice.
• Work with the school leadership team to embed therapy as part of the school's ethos.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7048-566 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: NHS Band 7 (LG Scale 10-11)

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 5th November 2026

• A career where you can truly make a difference

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is looking for an opportunity to continue your therapy journey in awell led, collaborative and supportive environment. The Edith Borthwick School is a large, vibrant 3-19 special school where we have a broad and exciting curriculum. In 2015 we moved into a brand new building and we have a strong reputation within the community. We have high expectations of both students and staff and consider this to be an exciting place to work and develop, where creativity and innovation are nurtured. We really know our students, and focus on them as individuals. Pastoral systems are strong and we value a curriculum offer and activities that educate the whole child.

The therapy team plays an integral role in the school and you must have experience as an outstanding practitioner who can support,enthuse and inspire others.
The successful candidate will:

• Lead an established therapy team across the Edith Borthwick School to ensure needs of the learners and staff are met
• Provide clinical and non-clinical supervision and support the therapy team including therapists, assistants and apprentices
• Continue to develop the therapy service to reflect advances in research and evidence-based practice
• Work in partnership with the schools leadership team to embed therapy as part of the school's ethos

In return we can offer:

• Truly amazing learners
• Experience rich, enthusiastic and caring ethos
• Friendly and supportive staff team
• Opportunities to have a positive impact on learners' progress

The position is to commence inJanyuary 2027and is 3 days a week - 0830-1630 and is term time only.

Closing Date:30th Octover 2026

Interviews: 5th November 2026

A visit to the school is highly recommended, to book a visit please call 01376 529300.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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