Job Title: Principal Therapist
Specialism: Specialist Autism School
Location: London
Salary: £54,500.00 annually
Type: Full-time
We are on the hunt for an innovative Principal Therapist to join a thriving Specialist Autism School in London, earning an impressive £54,500.00 annually. Here, you will be a crucial part of an empathetic team dedicated to providing high-quality education and therapy for students with autism. London offers a vibrant setting with its dynamic cultural scene, enticing gastronomy, and a plethora of green spaces perfect for unwinding. This school is committed to nurturing professional growth through continuous professional development and advanced resources, ensuring you can truly excel in this impactful role.
Perks and benefits
- Competitive Salary: Opportunities to advance your career
- Generous Holidays: Time to recharge and enjoy
- Professional Development: Access to programmes to enhance your skills
- Supportive Environment: A welcoming workplace atmosphere that promotes team collaboration
- Prime Location: The chance to work in the heart of London, with its endless cultural, dining, and entertainment possibilities
What you will do
- Plan and execute effective therapeutic interventions while managing team budgets
- Provide high-quality resources and continuous professional development to the school and therapy teams
- Foster a positive and cohesive working environment to boost staff engagement and reduce turnover
- Advise on safeguarding concerns, lead management investigations, and recommend safeguarding strategies
- Contribute to the development of pupil safety profiles, ensuring a collaborative approach to interventions
- Guide and resource curriculum development for high-quality specialist teaching
- Supervise and line manage therapists, contributing to joint appraisal processes
- Conduct audits on the quality of therapy outcomes and collaborative approaches in the school
- Manage school improvement planning and self-evaluation alongside therapy development efforts
Person Specification
- Experience in senior leadership within school therapy management, ideally in autism-specific settings
- Strong clinical expertise with relevant professional registration (e.g., HCPC)
- Proven ability to deliver clinical supervision
- Experience in building and managing partnerships with external stakeholders
- A commitment to evidence-based and innovative practices in autism therapy
- Interest in partnerships for research and innovation with academic and corporate sectors
- An understanding of therapeutic curriculum development and quality assurance in special schools
