Job Description

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

36 hours 40 minutes per week

Grade 8 SCP 32 - 36 (41,511 - 45,718) (pro rata to hours and weeks worked)

Permanent opportunity

Flexible working patterns are welcomed

The Harmony Trust is a strong and thriving Multi-Academy Trust with schools across Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale (Northwest Hub), and Derby. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Speech and Language Therapy team.?

As part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, you will have the opportunity to bring fresh, innovative ideas and make a meaningful difference to the lives of the children and families we support. Your expertise and passion will help shape positive outcomes across our Trust.?

This role is based within our

Northwest Hub.

The Harmony Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. Our vision is to provide an excellent primary education so that every academy is a 'GreatPlace2Learn.'? Our aim is to ensure that children at our academies enjoy the best education from the early years to the end of the primary stage. Parents are very important to achieving this vision and we aim to work in partnership with them to ensure that all our children achieve our motto: 'Believe Achieve Succeed'. ? We believe that school should be a place where every child makes progress in a safe and supportive environment. We believe in the importance of children developing well-being and high self-esteem if they are to learn and do well.?

We also believe in The Harmony Trust being a 'GreatPlace2Work' where staff are supported to thrive by a trust that is committed to learning and education.? We have a great team of people working in our Academies.? We aim to retain them by investing in professional development, offering opportunities to work across the Trust ensuring Harmony is a great place to work.?

Job role

The successful candidate will share the vision and values of The Harmony Trust, demonstrating a firm commitment to inclusion and ensuring that every child, family, and member of staff is supported to reach their fullest potential.

As our Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services within our academies. Working in close partnership with children, families, and education staff, you will be fully supported by our dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Team, as well as colleagues from The Harmony Trust Inclusion Team and The Harmony Trust Development Team. This collaborative approach will enable you to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative, impactful services that benefit the entire Trust community.

In addition to providing direct therapeutic support, you will offer supervision and guidance to fellow team members, including other Therapists and our Advanced Speech and Language Therapy Practitioners. You will have opportunities to work both within our specialist Inclusion Hubs and mainstream classroom settings, playing a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the way we deliver inclusive speech and language services.

Your responsibilities will include assessing the needs of pupils, designing and implementing targeted intervention programmes, delivering and facilitating staff training, and producing high-quality, evidence-based reports to inform practice and provision.

By joining The Harmony Trust, you will become part of a talented, forward-thinking team of professionals who are passionate about inclusion and dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth. You will be challenged to excel and inspired to innovate, with access to outstanding career development opportunities and the full support of a Trust that values ambition, collaboration, and excellence.

We can consider a range of flexible working patterns such as full-time, part-time hours and will also consider full year and term time working requests.??

If you are interested in finding out more about this great opportunity, please contact our SaLT Team Lead: Emma Lee via elee01@theharmonytrust.org??

Closing date: Friday 1 August 2025

Interview date: week commencing 18 August 2025

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required if you are invited to interview.

For full details, please visit The Harmony Trust website - Job search

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,511.00-45,718.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Reference ID: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist