Current Vacancies

Physiotherapist - Band 5 to 6

Part Time - 15 hours per week - Term time only

Salary range: Band 5 to Band 6 Therapy Pay scale (pro rata salary range for term time only) Salary dependent on skills and experience.

St Mary’s School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic physiotherapist with demonstrable interest in, or experience of, working with pupils with complex SEND needs, including speech, language and communication needs.

St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

You will be a member of a multidisciplinary staff team, responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering individualised intervention programmes for a defined caseload. You will work with children individually or in small groups, integrated into the education day, to maximise independence skills. You may also be responsible for the line management of physiotherapy assistants and for delivering staff training.

You will need to be positive, kind, and caring, with knowledge of the care and support needs of pupils/students with special educational needs, and a commitment to providing outstanding support to those in our care. HCPC registration is essential. Experience working in an educational setting is desirable. Newly qualified therapists are welcome to apply.

We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.

We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.

For an informal discussion, please contact Cassy McDonald, Head of Therapy on 01424 730740.

To apply, please refer to the 3 documents below with job description, our privacy policy and our application form to be completed and returned by email to hr@stmarysbexhill.org

Previous applicants need not apply.

The closing date will be NOON on Monday the 13^th April 2026. Interviews will soon after.

St Mary’s is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.