Speech language therapist

P朝tau-Allenvale School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an exceptional speech language therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on supporting ORS funded students, fostering their strengths, and embracing diverse cultural backgrounds. The therapist will work collaboratively in a positive environment, ensuring that students receive the best possible support for their development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking school that values commitment and innovation in education.

Qualifications

• Passionate about specialist education with ORS funded students.
• Ability to develop students' strengths and support diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Join a team to support students aged 5 to 21 years across five sites.
• Bring a positive team approach to the vision of the school.

Skills

Speech Language Therapy

Positive Behaviour Support

Cultural Competence

Education

Degree in Speech Language Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 21/07/2025, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Maternity leave)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Resource teacher

Subjects include: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Full-time - commencing 21st July 2025 (by negotiation), 40 hours per week. Fixed-term (parental leave cover)

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional speech language therapist to join our team. If you are passionate about specialist education with ORS funded students, we would love to hear from you. Therapists who join our team develop students' strengths, value diverse cultural backgrounds, and are committed to positive behaviour support. We require a speech language therapist who can bring a positive team approach to our vision. We support 133 students aged from 5 to 21 years across five sites in Ōtautahi / Christchurch.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement (3 July 2023 to 2 July 2025).

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please complete the attached application form and email it along with your CV and covering letter to: [e-mail]

Application Process:

• Send your covering letter, application form, and CV.
• Direct enquiries to the same email address.

Contact Details

Physical address: 1A Treedale Street, Belfast, Christchurch