School Therapist

DORMERS WELLS LEARNING TRUST

C/O Dormers Wells High School

Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ

Tel: 020 8566 6446          

Headteacher:    R Walsh (Ms)   BA (Hons) MSc

We have the following vacancy

School Therapist

Salary: Grade 12 Point 38 £30,429

 (Inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement)

All Year Round, three days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12.30 to 20.00 with an unpaid thirty minute break.

There is the possibility for this to be a full time role.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic, and looking for an exciting role as a School Therapist? We have a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a brand new mental wellbeing centre.

The successful candidate will:

·     Have membership or accreditation with a relevant professional body BCAP, BABCP, UKCP etc.

·     Have relevant professional/clinical/therapeutic training and qualification specialising in children

·     Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure

·     Be able to follow school procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player

·     Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “The school rejoices in its diversity. Teachers design lessons which reflect the range of cultures within the school community.” (Ofsted 2021) We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School and our character values of determination, wisdom, honesty and service underpin all that we do.

Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.

“Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe.” “The school sets high standards for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They are polite and courteous.”

“Teachers are experts in their subjects.”

What we can offer you:

·     Friendly and supportive environment

·     Vibrant mixed staff

·     Positive student staff relationships

·     Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications

·     An impressive wellbeing package.

·     Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions

·     EAP including 24/7 helpline offering support to staff and their families

·     Access to a personal healthcare cash plan

·     Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment

·     Onsite parking

·     Cycle to Work Scheme

“Leaders support the well-being of staff… Staff in all areas of the school feel valued by leaders as well as by pupils and parents.” (Ofsted 2021)

Application form and further details are available from the school website on www.dwhs.co.uk. Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney, rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk : Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024 at 9.00am with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.