Speech and Language Therapist - Term Time

The Golden Thread Alliance

• Ref:KCC-F62-40-S
• Posted:16/09/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 8/9 (depending on experience)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/10/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:13/10/2021

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The Galaxy Trust is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist.  You will be involved in a busy, but friendly working environment within the Galaxy Trust, which consists of 4 primary academies. You will be very well supported by the current Speech and Language Therapist, and be part of a team consisting of 3 Therapy Assistants. 

The hours are 15 to 17.5 hours per week (flexible working hours), 38 weeks per year, and the salary is Kent Range 8 or Kent Range 9 (NHS Band 5 or NHS Band 6 Equivalent), depending on experience.   

You will be expected to:

• Adhere to national and local standards and guidelines relating to Professional Practice (CQ3).
• Practice within legal frameworks whilst considering professional and ethical principles
• Contribute to the development of the Speech and Language Therapy Team within the Trust
• Be responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, writing assessment reports, planning and providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the treatment outcome for each individual child
• Seek second opinions where necessary and accept support from designated colleagues
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to support the communication and behaviour needs of pupils
• Work in collaboration with all teaching staff and assistants
• Work in partnership with parents
• Support families in order to help develop communication systems and understand their child’s communication needs
• Contribute to the school improvement plan
• Refer pupils to other services as appropriate
• Contribute to the school training programme
• Share knowledge, experience and skills with staff
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge
• Maintain professional standards by attending study days, special interest groups and peer supervision in accordance with standards laid down in Communicating Quality.

In return, we offer:

1. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development 
2. Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
3. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
4. Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed through Vision Express
5. 2 family days, on top of your annual leave entitlement
6. Onsite parking

The Galaxy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list. Medical clearance and two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Galaxy Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the trust

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi Academy Trust of nine primary schools in North West Kent, each with its own unique character, history and demographics, but unified in the belief that we are all as united as we are different.

Following the 2023 merger of Galaxy Trust in Dartford and Pathway Trust in Gravesham, The Golden Thread Alliance now comprises Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy, and Wrotham Road Primary School.

All subscribe to the values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition, Kindness, and Responsibility, and we embody them through Trust policies and daily practice.

Our pledges to five protected groups in our schools ensure that nobody is left behind, in the pursuit of a level playing field for all children and their families: https://golden-thread.org/about-us/our-pledges/

We want all students, regardless of background and need, to achieve highly and have high levels of wellbeing. We recognise and celebrate our differences together, so we can provide personalised support when needed, making sure every single one of our children can fulfil their potential for greatness.

The Golden Thread Alliance offers the same unwavering support to all members of staff, providing ample opportunities for CPD, training at all levels, family days, and mental health & wellbeing support.

Join us on our journey: https://golden-thread.org/

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search

Job Contact Information

• Name:Stacy Wickes
• Address:West Hill Primary Academy,
  Dartford Road,
  Dartford,
  Kent,
  DA1 3DZ
• Telephone: 07444 035771
• Email: HR@golden-thread.org

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• Job Description & Person Specification