Speech and Language Therapist in Bromley

Location: Baston House School, Kent, BR2 7AB

Salary: £35,000 - £53,200 FTE (DOE) plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period plus £3,000 Relocation package – (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) (T&C's apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30pm Mon‑Fri (Part‑time hours may be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Overview: Be among the first 25 applicants and join a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding educational setting. We offer opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and to form part of a wider Speech and Language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development. You will have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SALT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting.

Role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Baston House School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will embed Speech and Language Therapy approaches throughout the school through assessment, observation, consultation, training and joint interventions. You will work with pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs, supported by multi‑disciplinary clinical teams and guided by our excellent practice and standards team and OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. You will be allocated a designated clinical supervisor and be operationally supported by a Lead Clinician on site. High levels of presence and visibility within the school and classroom are expected, with ongoing staff training and regular reviews to embed clinical excellence. This post suits a resilient, creative, and enthusiastic individual. Our clinical teams maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach that puts pupils at the forefront of everything we do. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence and are one of the leading service providers in the UK.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Minimum 3 years practising experience working at the level with this client group in a similar setting
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
• Highly experienced in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
• Highly experienced in developing training and in‑person presentations
• Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision
• Highly experienced in taking part in research projects and conducting audits

Skills:

• Exceptional relationship building, analytical and judgemental skills
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Advanced knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neuro‑divergence, cognitive differences/difficulties and trauma‑informed practice

Benefits: Our health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• 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
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £3,000 Relocation package (T&Cs apply)

Training & Development: For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2,000 training allowance once probation has been completed.

About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. Our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high‑quality independent and international schools.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Recruitment: 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 a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.