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Join a Transformational Journey as Our Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy, Swanley, Kent
Start: Autumn Term (Exact date flexible)
Contract: Term Time + INSET Days + 2 Weeks (41 weeks/year)
Salary: PO5 – PO7 (£48,460 to £54,581 FTE) — comparable to Band 7
Are you a passionate and experienced OT looking to take the next step in your career? Want to work in a school where your voice is valued, your expertise shapes lives, and your impact is felt daily?
Welcome to Parkwood Hall — a vibrant day school for pupils aged 8–19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of something transformational. Under new leadership, we’ve reimagined our curriculum and ethos — and now we’re building a dedicated in-house therapy team. We’re looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead and help shape this exciting new chapter.
🌟 What You'll Be Doing:
1. Lead and manage our growing OT team
2. Work collaboratively within a strong trans-disciplinary team (TDT)
3. Deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions for a wide range of communication differences
4. Support pupils, families and staff with innovative OT approaches
5. Be a vital part of our strategic push for inclusive, person-centred care
🎁 What’s in It for You:
6. A leadership role that allows you to drive real change in young lives
7. Term-time schedule (plus 2 weeks) – enjoy work-life balance and long holidays
8. Work in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking academy
9. Join at a pivotal time of growth, where your ideas and input will shape services from the ground up
10. Broad salary range up to £54,581 FTE, reflecting your skills and experience
11. Access to excellent CPD opportunities and a vibrant staff community
🧠 Our Pupils Will Inspire You:
Every day is different. Every day brings a new challenge. And every day, our pupils will remind you why you do this work.
👋 Ready to Apply?
Deadline: Friday 20th June at 9:00am
Interview Date: TBC
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team. This role requires fluency in spoken English, and an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Be part of something bigger. Join Parkwood Hall and make your mark.