Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Ormiston Queensmill Academy, London, W12 0NW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP pending pre-recruitment checks

• Closing date

  24 September 2025 at 5pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £48,541.00 - £51,242.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 10, SCP 41 - 44 (£56,434 - £59,574 FTE) Actual salary based on working term time only (39 weeks per year / 37 hours per week)

Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready to lead and develop specialist services within an outstanding autism-specific school community?

Ormiston Queensmill Academy are seeking a highly specialist Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated, multi-professional team at the Ormiston Queensmill Academy Satellite Provision based at Sullivan Primary School, Peterborough Road, Fulham. This is a rare opportunity to take a lead role in shaping and delivering an outstanding Occupational Therapy service for autistic children with complex needs.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering early intervention in a nurturing, well-resourced environment. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and want to work in a setting where your expertise is valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy is a specialist school for children and young people diagnosed with autism, with a particular focus on supporting those with complex needs. Our school is more than a place of learning—we are a thriving, inclusive community that celebrates neurodiversity and places the wellbeing, communication, and emotional regulation of our pupils at the heart of everything we do.

Opening in 2025, our purpose-built satellite site will support 20 pupils in its first year, expanding in 2026. The provision focuses on early intervention for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (nursery and reception) and Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2), offering a nurturing environment with excellent modern facilities that are thoughtfully designed to support their learning, sensory and social needs.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of autistic children and want to play a key leadership role in an exceptional school community, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the job description attached for further information and if you would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact Amy-Rose McClean (Principal SaLT) via email to Amy.Mcclean@okqma.co.uk

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above by 4pm on Wednesday 24 September and please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Staff and governors of the school are committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the well-being of all of our children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for successful candidates, as well as verified references, photographic identification, and verification of any necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormiston Queensmill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Queensmill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensmill-school-london

Queensmill School is a long-established specialist school for children and young people diagnosed with autism. Located in purpose-built facilities, the school has been adjudged Good by Ofsted in the most recent inspection in February (2023). The school converted to Academy Status on June 1st 2021, joining the Queensmill Multi-Academy trust.

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