Speech and Language Lead - St George’s

Job Posted: 14 October 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: – Hay Grade 8 - £16,605 - £18,144 per annum, actual, paid in equal instalments across 12 months
• Industries: Education

Working at St George’s School means being part of a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is valued. Our staff work with children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may present with physical behaviours. Many of our students also require support with personal care and medical administration as part of their daily routines. 

Applicants should be resilient and committed to compassionate, person-centred support, confident in building trusting relationships with learners with diverse and complex needs, while upholding strong safeguarding practice.

Our school values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence and Respect

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you, as we recruit for the following role: 

Speech and Language Lead

Salary – Hay Grade 8 - £16,605 - £18,144 per annum, actual, paid in equal instalments across 12 months

Hours per week – 23 hours per week (Monday – Wednesday), term-time 38 weeks per year

THE ROLE

The Speech and Language Lead will develop, implement and evaluate high-quality communication provision, working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to improve outcomes for pupils with a diverse range of communication needs.

You will champion a culture where every pupil has an effective means of communication and where communication is embedded within teaching, learning and wider school life.

You will lead on speech, language and communication across the school, ensuring that all pupils can access learning and participate fully through a Total Communication Approach.

It is essential that applicants possess the following:

• Relevant experience and understanding of working with SEN students
• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to produce reports and accurately interpret information and data
• Good team working skills, and able to work to deadlines
• A strong student focus, holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice. 

In return we can offer:

• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Please contact Jenny Holmes on [email protected] for further details and an application pack.

Application forms are also available to download from the school website at

www.stgeorges-school.co.uk

Please note that we cannot accept CVs by way of application and any

CV received will not be considered for the role.

Closing date: Wednesday, 4^th November 2026