Speech & Language Therapist

Furze Down School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3BL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,073.00 - £48,117.00 Annually (FTE)

Speech & Language Therapist job summary

About Us
Furze Down is an outstanding special school based across two sites in Winslow and Buckingham.  We provide education for 220 pupils aged 4-19 with communication and interaction differences. We are incredibly proud of our nurturing, inclusive environment, where our multi-disciplinary teams place pupils and families at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is “to promote our inclusive philosophy, so all thrive and flourish.”  We value personal responsibility and respect, fostering an ethos where every individual’s views, beliefs and differences are recognised and celebrated. 

Due to school expansion, we are excited to welcome a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about inclusive, pupil‑centred practice to join our Therapy and Wellbeing team to support across Primary, KS3, KS4 and 6th Form.  This is a great opportunity to be part of something special and contribute to our culture, curriculum and future success.

Why Join Furze Down?

• A warm, inclusive and highly supportive school community.

• The opportunity to work alongside inspiring children and young people and make a meaningful difference.

• A strong, multidisciplinary team working collaboratively in the best interests of pupils and their families.

• Access to extensive, personalised professional development for all staff.

• Opportunities to develop skills, gain qualifications and explore clear career pathways.

• A positive culture that values wellbeing, mutual respect and professional trust

• Our work is underpinned by our values:

-Respect for Self
- Respect for Others
- Respect for Learning
- Respect for the Environment
- Respect for Actions

About the role

• Our dynamic multidisciplinary team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, a Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Family Liaison Lead.

• The team also supports Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy apprentices as they develop their professional skills. Leadership is provided by an experienced practitioner who ensures regular clinical supervision and a strong focus on reflective practice.

• Therapists are supported to grow and develop their areas of clinical interest, including opportunities to further specialise where training aligns with the needs of our pupils.

• We operate a three‑tier model of provision, and our department is well resourced, with access to a comprehensive range of assessments and digital tools.

• The role offers flexibility, with the option to work full‑time hours during term time or to work part of the school holiday periods to support administrative tasks, assessments and reports. Attendance at INSET days and pupil days is expected.

What we are looking for

We are looking for Speech and Language Therapists who:

• Are qualified and HCPC‑registered with relevant experience

• Share our commitment to inclusive, child‑centred and trauma‑informed practice

• Are motivated to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Value reflective practice and ongoing professional development

• Are keen to develop specialist interests that support the needs of our pupils

• Are confident using digital tools to support therapy, record‑keeping and communication

• Bring a flexible, proactive and solution‑focused approach to their work
  

  
  Safeguarding and Equality

Furze Down School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and pre‑employment Occupational Health assessment.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the school.

Please email Kelsey Ayton, Clinical Lead for SALT at kayton@furzedownschool.org.uk to arrange an informal chat if you would like to know more about the role.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school on 01296 711380 or recruitment@furzedownschool.org.uk 

 We reserve the right to close this position earlier should sufficient applications be received before the advertised closing date. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. 

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.

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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 Furze Down School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• Size: 223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Furze Down School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/furze-down-school

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