H&P Agency is a not for profit, inclusive independent international school comprising ⚠,⚠ students from approximately ⚠ countries. Located in the parkland of Tervuren, we enjoy world class facilities set within an inspiring green campus, yet near all the amenities of the university city of Leuven and the capital city of Brussels. But what makes our school an exceptional place to learn and grow, and what really sets us apart, are the relationships we build, the culture of kinship we foster and the pursuit of quality in everything that we do.

He/she will be responsible for carrying out the professional duties of a Speech and Language Therapist, in line with the Philosophy and Objectives of the school.

Teaching and Learning

• Assess referred students giving cause for concern, in terms of communication skills
• Determine the caseload of students, establishing priorities by considering severity and need.
• Plan and deliver a programme of therapy to students either on an individual or group basis
• Support the class teachers working with SLI students, by offering advice, support and professional learning
• Keep adequate planning and progress records for the students
• Promote the inclusion of SLI students within school

Professional Development

• Participate in the school, team and individual review process
• Actively seek professional learning (PL) opportunities in order to keep up to date with current RV Solutions practice and assessment methods
• Participate in school arrangements for training and professional development
• Attend staff meetings as appropriate
• Provide appropriate PL for other staff as and when required

Communication

• Attend review and parent meetings to provide feedback on progress
• Report back to and liaise with class teachers, other AEN staff, parents, Occupational Therapist,…

General Duties

• Reinforce and safe guard students health and safety
• Participate in general school duties when required e.g. playground duties

Qualifications:

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist (Bachelor or Masters degree)
• Fluent English speaker and accurate written English (medium of speech and language therapy delivery is English)
• Attributes:
  • Flexibility
  • Team Player
  • Confidentiality
  • Good Communicator
  • Ability to set schedules for RV Solutions sessions and maintain records
  • Confidence in delivering professional learning to staff and presenting (as necessary) in meetings
• Assets:
  • Extra OMFT professional qualification
  • Experience of speech and language delays and subsequent therapies in a school setting
  • Experience and/or knowledge of supporting multilingual speech and language development
  • Knowledge of UK education curricula and practice
  • Experience of working with very young children
  • Experience of feedback meetings with parents

The Person:

• Commitment to the H&P Agency Guiding Statements
• Committed to achieving the best at all times for H&P Agency students
• Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
• Committed to the safety and wellbeing of H&P Agency students.

• A part-time (+/- ⚠%), permanent contract with full obligation to attend staff meetings and Professional Learning workshops
• Designated therapy space and RV Solutions resources
• PL opportunities
• Planning and preparation time
• The opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team with an overview of pastoral care whole school
• Interesting position in an international environment
• An attractive salary – H&P Agency Learning & Teaching scale – Band ⚠ representing a minimum of € ⚠.⚠ and maximum € ⚠.⚠ gross per year, (full-time, pro-rated for part-time roles) depending on the years of relevant experience
• Interesting extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the H&P Agency sport facilities