Speech and Language Therapist

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

To provide integrated speech and language therapy services within a progressive private school environment, supporting early identification, intervention, and ongoing development of learners, while simultaneously operating an independent private practice from purpose-designed facilities on the school campus.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• 5 years relevant clinical experience working with children
• Strong experience in early childhood and Foundation Phase language development
• Competence in assessment, diagnosis, intervention planning, and progress reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to run an independent private practice on site

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide speech and language therapy services to learners within the school environment
• Conduct assessments, screenings, and early identification of speech, language, and communication needs
• Deliver individual and small-group interventions aligned to learner needs and developmental milestones
• Collaborate closely with teachers, learning support staff, and families to embed support into daily learning
• Contribute to preventative, inclusive support models rather than isolated pull-out therapy
• Support language development within Learning Hubs and enquiry-based learning environments
• Educate and guide parents and educators through practical strategies and feedback
• Establish and manage an independent therapy practice operating from the school campus
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports, and professional documentation

Practice Opportunity (On-Site)

• Dedicated therapy space within a well-resourced, purpose-designed school campus
• Opportunity to build a private client base alongside school-based work
• Natural referral pathways through the school community
• Alignment with a progressive educational philosophy focused on early intervention and child development