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Speech and Language Therapist
Start ASAP
10 hours per week
Term time only (TTO) 39 weeks
Grade 8 SCP 24-27 dependent on experience
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Wollescote is a good school, which Ofsted (2013 and 2018) judges to have outstanding leadership. The real schools guide 2019 lists our school as in the top 10 primary schools for Dudley.
The Governors at Wollescote want to find a Speech and Language Therapist who embodies 'The Wollescote Way' and shares our expectation that all children in our school are 'proud, positive and polite' and reach their full potential. You will be able to work within our strong structures and systems share our vision and ethos.
This post will form part of our outstanding team and the successful candidate will work alongside our current employees to support the them and our children.
We are looking for an individual who really wants to make a difference for the children at Wollescote, a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about children's learning, who is seeking to work in a large school, serving a diverse community.
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with the commitment and drive to become the best possible Speech and Language Therapist they can be.
We welcome visits to the school and would encourage candidates to get in touch. If you would like more information about the post or an informal conversation with our Headteacher, Miss Lynne Hudson, please email: or call the school on
The successful candidate will benefit from the school's commitment to providing all staff with continuous professional development.
* The position is subject to a DBS Enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* References of short-listed candidates are sought prior to interview.
Closing date: Tuesday 7th October
2025
Interviews: Friday 17th October 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
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