Speech and Language Therapist

Fulltime term time only - 38 weeks plus 15 additional days - a total of 41 weeks per year

Actual salary GBP23,414 - GBP28,803.24 per annum

Lighthouse School in Leeds is a completely unique secondary school. In fact, we are the first of our kind in the country - a specialist free school. We focus on a 'destination-led' approach for our students who all have a diagnosis of autism(ASC).

Our journey so far has been amazing and we are immensely proud of what our students have achieved. We are a 'Good' school with aspirations to be 'Outstanding' in the near future. We are dedicated to maintaining our fantastic reputation of providing an individualised education. We provide a flexible learning environment, which reflects the bespoke needs of each and every one of our students.

We are committed to inspiring and enabling our students, delivering meaningful skills for life in a holistic, nurturing and stimulating environment. This is achieved through exceptional teaching, unwavering support, outstanding work experience, positive interactions and role models. We repeatedly instil good behaviours in order to encourage resilience, independence, confidence and wellbeing in all of our students.

By holding the highest of ambitions for our students (even if they cannot see it for themselves), we shine a light on their potential to lead the brightest of futures.

• Are you devoted to making a difference to lives of students with ASC?
• Are you innovative in your approach?
• Do you like to work in a unique and versatile environment?

This is an exciting position to work across the whole school community to deliver an outstanding experience for the students and all involved in the school.

If you have answered yes to the questions above and want to know more abut our school and the role, please get in touch.

Lighthouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All newly appointed staff who have lived or travelled overseas for 6 months or more in the past 10 years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of our pre-employment checks. Information can be found on the Government website at

We are an equal opportunities organisation and welcome applications from all qualified and experienced individuals. An enhanced DBS check and disclosure is required for the successful applicant.

Closing date: 09:00 Friday 15 July

Assessment date: Wednesday 20 July 2022