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Occupational Therapist - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Danecourt School, Gillingham

  • Ref:KCC887-7031-25S
  • Posted:06/12/2021
  • Pay:NJC Grade PO1 - £31,346 - £36,992 pro rata
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:14/01/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

Hours: 37.5 per week , term time (39 weeks per year)
 
We are looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, adaptable and inspirational qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to work as part of the dynamic therapy team at Danecourt School, which is part of the Maritime Academy Trust.
 
The successful candidate would be based at Danecourt School for 4 days a week and half a day at both Featherby Primary School and Barnsole Primary School, who are also part of Maritime Academy Trust. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your career within a forward thinking Trust.
 
In return we can offer you:-
  • a positive and supportive  working environment   
  • national terms and conditions   
  • Opportunities for CPD   
  • a generous package of Maritime Trust staff benefits. 

Please see attached candidate pack for more information about our school, our trust and details of the job.

We welcome visits to the school, so please contact us on 01634 232589 to arrange your visit. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
 
Danecourt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.

Information about the school

Danecourt School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent, and Medway. Across the Trust, we believe in transforming education through collaboration, creativity, and an entrepreneurial curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.

At Danecourt, we are proud to be a specialist primary school for pupils with a wide range of needs — including complex learning difficulties and autism. Every child here is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Our mission is to help all pupils become “STARS” -

S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful

We achieve this through a personalised curriculum tailored to each child’s individual needs. Our highly trained and dedicated staff have the highest expectations for every pupil — celebrating difference, encouraging curiosity, and unlocking potential in every lesson.

Collaboration sits at the heart of all we do. We work closely with families, carers, and specialist agencies to ensure every child thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. Pupil progress and achievement are celebrated in meaningful ways that reflect the uniqueness of each learner.

If you’re interested in joining our community, we warmly welcome you to visit us — meet our pupils and staff, see our approach in action, and experience the truly special atmosphere that defines Danecourt School.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Michelle Munden
  • Address:Hotel Road, Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA
  • Telephone: 01634 232589
  • Email: info@danecourt-maritime.org

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.