Speech and Language Therapist (St Mary's School and College)

Salary: £31,080 - £37,702 (Band 5 Therapy Pay Scale) per annum pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Term Time Only

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026, 12pm

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: To apply, please visit our website for more information and an application form;

https://www.stmarysbexhill.org/our-school/join-our-team/current-vacancies

Who to contact if you have a query: For an informal discussion, please contact Cassy McDonald, Head of Therapy, on 01424 730740.

St Mary’s School is looking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with demonstrable interest in, or experience of, working with complex speech, language and communication needs.

St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for assessing, planning and delivering individualised intervention programmes for a defined caseload. You will work with children individually or in small groups within classroom-based sessions and specialist therapy spaces to enable pupils to access the curriculum and promote meaningful engagement in school-based tasks.

We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with, in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.

We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) registration is essential. Experience of working in an educational setting is desirable.

NQP therapists are welcome to apply.

Salary dependant on skills and experience.

St Mary’s is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

We do not accept CVs.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.