Occupational Therapist – Nightingale Community Academy

Nightingale Community Academy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale Community Academy in London (SW17 7DF) is hiring an Occupational Therapist on a full-time basis. The post is aligned to NHS Band 6, with a salary of £44,684 to £52,990 per year and a 36-hour week (8:30–16:00 Mon/Wed/Fri; 8:30–16:30 Tue/Thu).

Application end date 21 November 2026. Suitable candidates will be safeguarding aware and committed to high standards of patient care; interviews are scheduled for 26 November 2026. This is a fixed position within an academy trust environment.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Nightingale Community Academy

Nightingale Community Academy, Beechcroft Road, SW17 7DF Professional Scale benchmarked to NHS Band 6 £44,684 to £52,990 (plus cost of living pay rise pending) Full time, 36 hours per week (8.30am - 4.00pm on Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 8.30am - 4.30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays). Application End Date: 21/11/2026

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.

Interview Date: Monday 26 th November 2026

(To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.)

Safeguarding Statement:

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to request and review references prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.