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TEACH Poole - Multi Academy Trust
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children who need you?

Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Speech and Language Therapist

  • Pay Grade: Grade G
  • J £29,269 £43,421 prorata
  • Actual Salary c. £24,796 £36,78
  • Term time only plus two additional weeks (41 weeks per year)
  • 35 hours per week hours pattern to be agreed
  • Permanent
Required for January 2025 for two brand new Speech and Language Resource Bases which open in January 2025.

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. Ofsted has recently graded all four of our wonderful schools as good or outstanding. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

Ad Astra Infant School (Good - Dec 2023)

Haymoor Junior School (Good - Oct 2023)

Canford Heath Infant School (Outstanding - Mar 2023)

Canford Heath Junior School (Good - Oct 2023)

Poole SCITT (Good - May 2022)


Due to the opening of two new Speech and Language Specialist Resourced Base Provision at Canford Heath Infant and Junior School, the MAT Trustees are looking to appoint a qualified Speech and Language Therapist who is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our children.

The Resourced Base Provision will cater for children of primary age (4-11), initially accommodating a maximum of 15 children across the two bases, with anticipated growth up to a maximum of 35 children over the next three years.


We are looking for someone with:

  • A passion for making communication accessible for the individual learner.
  • A childcentred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child.
  • A Speech and Language Therapist with good knowledge and understanding of a range of speech, language and communication needs, including social communication needs and appropriate communication strategies to support pupils with this need.
  • A creative and flexible therapeutic approach that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.
  • The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers and build selfesteem.
  • A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential.
  • Applications from experienced and newly qualified therapists will all be considered.

We can offer you:


  • An opportunity to be part of this exciting new provision.
  • Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together.
  • Rights' Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour.
  • Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust.
  • A fantastic induction programme.
  • Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff wellbeing for you and your family; worklife balance; and care for each person as an individual, including the opportunity to take time off during term time.
  • 11 weeks off a year (in the school holidays) with salary shared across 12months for ease of budgeting.
  • Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments.
  • Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
  • Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
  • Long service awards.
We would love to meet you and offer you tours of our lovely schools.

Closing date:
Sunday 9th June 2024

Interview date:
Thursday 20th June 2024


Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our children
**TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.
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