PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Maternity Cover 21^st August 2023 - June 2024

3 days per week, Term time only (will consider all year round for the right candidate)

Local Authority (NJC) Scale PO3 – PO4 depending on experience (Band 7 equivalent)

Actual Salary:  £21,180 - £24,288 pa

We are an 'Outstanding School' for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Jack Tizard is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning, provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential.

We are recruiting a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to work with our children and young people who have a variety of physical, learning, sensory, emotional and social needs.  The post is school based; you will work as part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team which includes a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, teachers and medical practitioners. There are also close links with local health and education OIT teams.

We are looking for someone to work on site for three days a week. However, if full time hours are preferred, there are opportunities to work in other areas of Hammersmith and Fulham for the right candidate. 

Jack Tizard is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; our staff share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees, in accordance with current legislation.  Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website https://www.jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk/about-us/school-documents

We value and celebrate diversity in our workforce. As part of our aim to deliver high quality provision, we are committed to promoting equity and inclusivity across the school.

School visits are an essential part of the application process. To arrange a mutually convenient appointment, please contact the school office on 0208 735 3590 or email jobs@jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk

Closing date:                 9am, Wednesday, 26th July 2023

Interviews:                    TBC

Mission Statement:

Jack Tizard is a positive, happy community, which provides a life enhancing education, supporting each pupil to achieve their greatest potential, always