Please see our list of vacancies below:

• Senior Occupational Therapist (12 month fixed term contract)
• School Advisory Board members (voluntary)

For further information and an application form, please see the information below and attached 'application pack'.

Thank you for your interest in working at our School.

Senior Occupational Therapist

Full time, fixed term maternity cover April 2024 to July 2025

35 hours per week, term time (39 weeks per year) plus an additional 3 weeks during the school closure periods + 10 weeks paid annual leave per holiday year during school closure periods.

The post has the possibility to lead to future opportunities beyond the fixed term and career development.

Salary £39,237 - £43,311 per annum.

Dawn House School, Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ

Please visit our website to find out more about us www.dawnhouse.org.uk

Thank you for your interest in our Senior Occupational Therapist role at our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school in Nottinghamshire. We are part of the leading children’s communications charity, Speech and Language UK. We are located in Rainworth, Mansfield in delightful grounds close to Sherwood Forest which is an inspiring setting to work in. We are a multi-disciplinary team that includes Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and a Wellbeing team including an Educational Mental Health Practitioner who all offer our pupils a fully integrated approach to our children’s education, communication skills and overall health and wellbeing. We work closely with our residential team to support students when they extend their days. We are proud to have gained the Wellbeing Award for Schools accreditation this month for the support for our pupils, staff and parents.

You will be school based, in a well-resourced department, including a sensory bus, responsible for a team comprising of Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants. You will collaborate closely with the Deputy Head of Therapy for SLT and wider therapy team to enable effective support to our young people in school. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and to work collaboratively and supportively within a specialist school setting.

If you are interested in the position please contact Andrea Robinson, Head of Therapy, to discuss the role further, speak with the current postholder and/or arrange an informal visit. You can contact Andrea through the school office on 01623 795361 or by email Andrea.Robinson@dawnhouse.org.uk.

To apply please complete the application form attached and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk. The closing date for this position is 9am on Monday 15^th April 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

School Advisory Board - new members required (voluntary positions)

We are excited to invite individuals to join our School Advisory Board (SAB) and contribute to the educational success of our students.  Here is your chance to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of our school.

As an SAB member at our school, you will be joining a team that is committed to promoting the visions and values of the Charity and the School.  Knowledge of education and the education system are not necessary. Your skills, attitude and commitment are more valuable.

We are looking for:

• Education professionals
• Business leaders
• Community advocates
• Parent and family representatives

If you are ready to make a difference, bring your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of our school we invite you to apply for a position on our School Advisory Board.   

Please contact Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator (catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk) to arrange a tour of the school and opportunity to meet with staff. 

Alternatively, you can express your interest by completing this form. 

Please note these are voluntary positions.

Also attached is an information booklet which will provide further information about the School Advisory Board.