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Why work with us?

We would like you to work with us if you share our belief in changing lives for the better, and are compelled by our vision of developing a school for exceptional children which will be the very best of its kind in the United Kingdom.

Abbey School will be an independent special school for children and young persons between the ages of 4 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism and/or severe learning difficulties, who may display behaviour of concern or behaviour that challenges families and services.

We are due to open the doors to our first pupils in September 2020 and are excited to be recruiting and building our staff teams. These jobs are highly skilled, and we are seeking the best people to fill them. Creating these jobs is part of our lasting commitment to our community.

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We value our team, and offer excellent training and career development opportunities, having close ties with leading universities.

We aim to work collaboratively, openly and supportively with our people to make sure that we achieve the standards of excellence we aim for. All we ask for in return is a high level of commitment, dedication and flexibility in pursuit of changing lives for the better.

In reward for your commitment to Abbey School you will receive the following:

  • Competitive salary
  • Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
  • Technology appropriate for your job
  • Comprehensive staff training programme
  • The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others!

Role

Occupational Therapist - Band 5/6

Find out more and apply >

All our appointments follow the procedures laid out in our Recruitment and Child Protection policies. Applicants should also be aware of our Privacy notice. The links to these documents can be found below.

Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

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