R1548 - Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7)
Job details
Salary
Band 6: £19,448 – £23,421 (FTE £35,999 – £43,352)
Band 7: £24,040 – £27,522 (FTE £44,499 – £50,923)
Job type
Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Location
The Mount Camphill Community, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PT
Closes on 30 September 2025
Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7)
Part-time – 3 days per week (39 weeks per year)
Start date: January 2026
The Mount Camphill Community is an independent specialist college for young people aged 16–25 with a range of learning disabilities and/or difficulties. Set in the beautiful countryside of Wadhurst, East Sussex, our therapeutic community places great emphasis on crafts, the arts, movement education, and care for the land. Through learning, living, and working together, we support each student to reach their full potential.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to further develop the OT service within the college and to work closely with our Speech and Language Therapist.
What we offer
- a unique and supportive working environment within a therapeutic community
- the opportunity to shape and develop the Occupational Therapy provision
- collaboration with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team
- a beautiful campus setting that values creativity, care, and holistic education
We warmly welcome visits from interested applicants who wish to learn more about our community before applying.
About the Role:
- Part-time: 3 days per week (9.00am – 5.00pm) 22.5 hours
- Term-time only: 39 weeks per year
Commencing: January 2026
Salary:
- Band 6: £19,448 – £23,421 (FTE £35,999 – £43,352)
- Band 7: £24,040 – £27,522 (FTE £44,499 – £50,923)
Dependent on qualifications and experience
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
The Mount Camphill Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable students (children and young adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply
Closing date: 30th September 2025
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Andrew McDougall