Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewarding education setting?? ? 

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?  

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?  

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title:         ?Speech and Language Therapist? 

Location:         ?Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP / Maben House - Dumfriesshire DG11 1RW (covering both sites)

Salary:           Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) 

Hours:     22 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm (3 days a week)? 

Contract:  Permanent 52 weeks 

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.? Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our students.?This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 

This is a post to cover OFG Options Holistic services in Scotland; this encompasses Maben School and residential home & Closeburn School and residential home.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.?  

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

The role:? 

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Closeburn House school 

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.?You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required?This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.?  

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.?We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.? With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.  

Location: Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP 

•  Holistic Childcare and Education - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.? 

Essential Criteria:? 

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Registered member of the RCSLT 

Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles

Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice

Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings

Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers

An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice

Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good time management and organisational skills

Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards

Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profileKnowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and profes