Senior Physiotherapist

Work pattern: 22 hours per week, Term-time only 39 weeks including inset days (plus 5 additional caseload days totalling 41.5 weeks per annum).

Salary: POB point 34-38, £28,920 - £31,358 per annum (Band 7 equivalent, dependent upon experience). Salary includes special schools' allowance. Please note: The advertised salary range is based upon the work pattern and is subject to change dependent on the hours worked.

Location: Moorcroft School, Bramble Close

Start date: September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

The Opportunity: Physiotherapy is an integral part of the therapy services within the Eden Academy Trust. As our therapy provision continues to grow, we are excited to offer a new opportunity for a physiotherapist to take on a lead role within the service. This post is based at Moorcroft School, a specialist high school setting, supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of movement disorders and additional needs. You will work alongside a junior physiotherapist within the school and will benefit from regular support and guidance from our Clinical Lead, ensuring you are well supported in both your clinical practice and professional development.

This is a term-time-only position - an excellent work-life balance opportunity for those who value a schedule aligned with the school year, whether you have school-age children of your own or simply appreciate a role with structured working periods and planned breaks throughout the year. You will work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with external professionals, giving you the chance to broaden your clinical experience in a variety of special school settings. This role will both challenge and enhance your skills while allowing you to contribute to wider service development.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assessment and delivery of treatment sessions
• Equipment provision and review
• Staff training and guidance
• Involvement in service development
• Leadership and support of the junior physiotherapist within the school

What We Offer:

• Regular supervision, mentoring, and wellbeing support
• Ongoing support from our Clinical Lead
• A term-time-only contract aligned with the school calendar
• A varied and rewarding caseload in a specialist setting
• Clear opportunities for career progression and service development

Location: For this post, you will be based at Moorcroft School. All schools within the Trust are easily accessible by public transport and also offer onsite parking. While this role may occasionally require travel between sites during the working day, this will only be on an ad-hoc basis.

About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs. You will thrive in a collaborative, multi-professional environment and bring a rounded foundation of physiotherapy skills. Specialist experience in paediatrics and/or special needs would be an advantage. In addition to holding a physiotherapy degree and post-qualification experience, you will need excellent communication skills and confidence in using information technology and relevant software. Following induction, you will manage an allocated caseload appropriate to your level of experience, working alongside experienced clinicians and colleagues from other disciplines. Your initiative and new ideas will be welcomed, with opportunities to contribute to service development and to take on lead responsibilities within the school. We offer a supportive environment with regular supervision, a varied caseload, and clear opportunities for career development. Training and CPD activities will be provided in line with your professional needs and service priorities, with protected time allocated for self-directed development. We are continually looking for ways to enhance our service and welcome applicants who are positive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards of care while safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils across the Trust.

Applicants Should:

• Be qualified and HCPC-registered physiotherapists
• Have experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities
• Bring paediatric physiotherapy expertise and transferable skills relevant to this role
• Be passionate about delivering high-quality care
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and a proactive approach

Diversity Statement: At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive. Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported. We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do. Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.