J800009091

Principal Therapist Band 7 – Permanent

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Hours: Full Time

Client Group: Autistic Children & Young People

Our client has a Principal Therapist Band 7 vacancy to step into a fantastic permanent lead position supporting autistic children and young people. They work to improve education, care, and experiences so young people can reach their full potential by offering a range of specialist services. The purpose of the school is to help prepare young people to make a successful transition into adulthood with the confidence and skills needed to live as independently as possible and participate in their local community. Their aim is to enable pupils to be the best version of themselves by providing timely support within a safe and engaging learning environment while promoting their core values.

The Role:

The Principal Therapist will hold accountability for therapy outcomes within the school. This role is jointly responsible for ensuring pupils receive high-quality, sector-leading education that incorporates a truly transdisciplinary approach. The role will involve reporting detailed governance information to the Head of Therapy and supporting the school's senior leadership team in making strategic, informed decisions.

• Plan and implement effective therapeutic interventions within team budgets.

• Provide strategic leadership and management within the therapy team.

• Oversee assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic planning.

To Qualify:

• Senior leadership experience in school therapy team management, preferably within autism-specific education settings.

• Strong clinical expertise in occupational therapy, psychology, or a related discipline, with registration to the relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC).

• Experience delivering clinical supervision.

• Proven track record of developing and managing partnerships with external stakeholders.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and innovation in autism therapy.

• A keen interest in building partnerships with academic and corporate sectors for research and innovation.

• Understanding of therapeutic curriculum development and quality assurance in independent special schools.

• Excellent communication, project management, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits:

• Auto-enrolled pension scheme.

• Comprehensive induction and training, including autism-specific training.

• Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, technology, and more (e.g. Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).

• Healthcare cash plan for permanent staff.

• Life assurance at 2x annual base salary.

• Flexible benefits including private health insurance, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, holiday trading, and enhanced pension options.

• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling support.

• Free Headspace app for you and up to three family members or friends.

• Blue Light Card eligibility for additional discounts.

For a full Job Description, please contact parul.patel@tpgplc.com