Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist

36 hours 40 minutes per week

Grade 5-6 SCP 18 - 27 (30,599 - 37,035 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.

Our Vision and Values?

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 Harmony Trust's vision and values and demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion--ensuring that all staff, pupils, and families are supported to achieve their fullest potential.

In this role, the Speech and Language Therapist will deliver high-quality therapy services within our academies, working closely with a team of experienced senior staff who will provide guidance and support to help develop a broad range of competencies in line with RCSLT and HCPC standards. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and influence the innovative services provided by the Trust, contributing to the development of inclusive practices across the organisation.

As a key member of our team, the successful candidate will play a central role in assessing needs, designing and implementing intervention programmes, delivering and supporting staff training, and preparing evidence-based reports to inform practice and outcomes.

You will join a talented and collaborative team of therapists, advanced SaLT support practitioners, and dedicated school staff, all of whom are deeply committed to ongoing professional development and the sharing of expertise. You will be both challenged and inspired to excel in your role, with access to outstanding career development opportunities designed to support your continuous growth and professional success.

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: 30,599.00-37,035.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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