Part Time Art Psychotherapist or Dramatherapist - The William Henry Smith School

Schools
Special Schools
The William Henry Smith School
3 days per week term time (plus one week learning and development)
1
Calderdale and surrounding areas
Permanent
Pay scale pt. 27-33
£31,346 -£36,922 (per annum, pro rata)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The William Henry Smith School.

Due to the growth and expansion of the organisation, we are looking to appoint an experienced Art Psychotherapist or Dramatherapist, preferably with experience of working within a school.

We are currently seeking an experienced, qualified BAAT/BADTh and HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist or Dramatherapist to join the well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team at the William Henry Smith School. The team provides assessments, short and long-term therapy to the school's students, experiencing developmental & complex trauma. The role includes facilitating individual and group therapy, case management, development of support packages, liaison with families, internal staff and external agencies, as well as developing and delivering training. The successful candidate will be passionate about their discipline, innovative and committed to continuing professional development. The ability to work autonomously and yet be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team is essential. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills. Applicants should ideally have 5 years post-qualification experience working as an Art Psychotherapist or Dramatherapist.

Our offer:

  • An attractive salary 
  • A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity and experiences
  • A competitive defined contribution pension scheme
  • An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan
  • A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support 
  • A learning and development programme and CPD
  • Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme
  • Subscription to Head Space and Perks at Work online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits
  • 50% towards the cost of branded work wear
  • Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service

"Pupils’ welfare requirements are addressed by the exceptional quality of the wide-ranging support that they receive. The multi-disciplinary therapeutic team offers pupils specialist support including art, drama and music therapy, alongside targeted occupational and speech and language therapy. This comprehensive approach is highly effective in both addressing and supporting pupils’ complex social, emotional and mental health needs." (Ofsted 2018).

The Smith Foundation is a registered charity that operates our outstanding special school, a bespoke education, support and tuition service, and a children’s home, all for children and young adults experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH).

The William Henry Smith is a non-maintained residential special school for boys aged 5-19. Our students have a breadth of special educational needs, including learning difficulty and disability. We are a not for profit charitable organisation providing ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ education, health, therapy and care. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Opportunities for success are provided through a diverse programme of bespoke individual learning pathways and life skills across the 24-hour curriculum, which serve to develop resilience, skills and accreditation for life-long learning, happiness, and an improved quality of life. The school has a strong ethos and culture, built upon firm foundations that underpins all our work on improving quality of life outcomes for all our students and their families, through our strong focus on key working, developing relationships with students, and partnerships with parents and carers.

The school operates across 2 sites, ‘the main school site’ and from our satellite provision in Elland. This provision – BEST (Bespoke Education, Support and Tuition) is an extension to the school, providing much needed ‘specialised’ support to children and young adults who are struggling to flourish as a consequence of complex needs, and/or significant time out of any school or education provision.

The school has a wealth and breadth of professionals which form an integrated team around students, including Creative Arts Psychotherapists, Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists, School Nurses, a Social Worker and a Family team. Residential Care and Teaching and Learning staff play a vital part in children’s lives, progress and quality of life.

Our recruitment process is further embedded, ensuring our commitment to Safeguarding and our alignment with the Safer Recruitment procedure. The process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online search in line with the KCSIE 2022 Guidance.

The school values equality and diversity across its workforce and aims to ensure our staff community is reflective of the diversity of the children and young people within our care. We are also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain.

Visits to the School are encouraged. For further information on this post please contact Sonia Stewart, Head of HR email address: Sonia.Stewart@whsschool.org.uk

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website (please note we do not accept CV’s). 

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th February 2023.

Proposed interview date: Week commencing 6th March 2023.

Location: The William Henry Smith School, Boothroyd Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 3JW

17 February 2023, 12:00 PM

This vacancy is closed to applications.