Speech and Language Therapist

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:          Speech and Language Therapist

Location:        Strawberry Lane School & Trimdon Hill School, Durham DH6 5BE (covering both sites) 

Hours:              37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract:          Permanent, Term-Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)

Salary:              Up to £53,200 FTE DOE   

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our developing Clinical Team across our new sites: Strawberry Lane School & Trimdon Hill School based in Durham. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join us as we grow and embed our clinical provision, working collaboratively with our education colleagues to make a real difference implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will be responsible for holding a Speech and Language Therapy caseload across both schools and you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.

You will receive a well-rounded menu of support including regular clinical supervision from our established and knowledgeable Speech and Language Therapy network across Outcomes First Group. You will also have access to continuing professional development opportunities as you progress in your role.

Our Clinical Staff Teams help our settings maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: Strawberry Lane School – Durham, DH6 5BE & Trimdon Hill School Durham TS29 6EY

Opening September 2025

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria:

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT.
• 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialty

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

• An unrivalled core induction and local induction
• Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)
• Professional support network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
• The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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Vacancy ID:274397

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.