Speech and Language Therapist

St Dominic's School; Godalming; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded special school in Godalming is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. The successful candidate will provide specialized support to students with various needs, including developmental language disorder and autism. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with other therapists. Benefits include free car parking and lunch provided on site. Closing date for applications is September 2, 2025.

Benefits

Free car parking

Lunch provided on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with diverse needs is desired.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to build relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive specialist support for pupils and students.
• Work alongside other professionals to ensure best outcomes.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with students.

Skills

Experience with Developmental Language Disorder

Knowledge of Autism

Motivated to work in education

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Salary: Actual £29,950.74 - £48,473.78 (FTE Benchmarked to NHS Band 5 sp. 21 at £32,672.00 – NHS Band 7 sp. 36 at £52,878.00)

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Term Time only

St Dominic’s School is a well-known and highly regarded special school in Surrey and stands in 56 acres of wooded grounds with ample space for recreational and outdoor learning activities. The school caters for up to 150 pupils and Sixth Form students between the ages of 7 – 19, who have a range of academic abilities and complex needs. It is owned and run by Orchard Hill College Academy Trust.

We offer access to an extensive range of GCSE subjects pitched at individual students’ levels. Within the Sixth Form, students are able to access external college placements as part of their personalised holistic education and therapy provision.

The School has an in-house team of qualified therapists offering Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration. The range of therapeutic support available to pupils and students enables them to access the curriculum at an appropriate level, maximising each individual’s potential for achievement. Additionally, there are purpose-built medical facilities where nursing cover is provided on a daily basis by qualified staff.

The School has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation, the prestigious Arts Council ‘Artsmark’ Silver Award and holds the National Healthy Schools status.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated individual to join our experienced team providing intensive specialist support for pupils and students. We seek a Speech & Language Therapist who wants to develop their career, skills and knowledge in a specialist educational setting from Key Stage 2 to 5. Experience of working with children and young people with a range of needs including Developmental Language Disorder and Autism is desirable. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for learners. You will build rewarding relationships with the pupils and students you work with, as you become part of our close and caring community.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Benefits include: Free car parking, lunch provided on site, and Employee Assistance Programme.

St Dominic’s School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Emily Rackstraw, Head of Integrated service and Therapy via email

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact Tina Petkova via

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm

Interviews will take place the following week.

We encourage you to apply before the closing date as we reserve the right to arrange interviews and close this advert before the closing date if we receive applications from exceptional candidates.

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and 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.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.