Speech and Language Therapist

Hales Valley Trust, Dudley, DY2 0SN

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,000.00 Annually (Actual) Spot Salary

Speech and Language Therapist job summary

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Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch - we would be very happy to meet with you.

'We are a values-led school, with our values driving our decision making'

HVT Reference : HVT0737Trust Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join Hales Valley Trust and support pupils across our schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about improving communication, language and interaction outcomes for children and young people with a range of needs.

Working under the overall direction of the Head of School and reporting to the HVT Trust Head of Inclusion, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality speech and language therapy to pupils through individual, group and teacher-directed sessions. You will contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning environment where pupils are empowered to thrive both academically and emotionally.

You will be working 15 hours per week, (2 days), 39 weeks per annum.

Your Actual Salary will be £36,000 (Spot Salary) per annum.

In this role, you will:

• Provide speech and language therapy to pupils across the Trust through tailored individual and group interventions.

• Complete assessments for current and prospective pupils to identify speech, language and communication needs.

• Develop, implement and review therapy programmes in collaboration with school staff and families.

• Produce clear, professional written reports and documentation to support pupils, staff and external agencies.

• Contribute to the training and development of teaching and support staff to embed effective communication strategies.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, inclusion teams and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality practice.

• Promote inclusive practice and support positive outcomes for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with relevant professional registration.

• Has experience working with children and young people in educational settings (desirable).

• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Is reflective, flexible and committed to meeting the diverse needs of pupils.

• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently when required.

• Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

We can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative Trust environment.

• Leaders committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for every child.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.

• A positive working culture that values staff wellbeing.

• Employee benefits including Cycle to Work, free flu and eye test vouchers.

For more information about this role please see attached job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mrs Emma Tolley via email etolley@halesvalleytrust.org.uk

Closing Date: 13th March 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interview: TBC

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

Additional Information:

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Hales Valley Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hales-valley-trust

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