The Role

Hours: Part-time 4 days per week
Start Date: ASAP

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF AN OUTSTANDING AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM?

ARE YOU A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE PRACTITIONER?

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT PROMOTES BEST PRACTICE AND VALUES IT’S STAFF?

We have an exciting opportunity within the Creative & Therapeutic Arts Team at Linden Lodge School.

We are seeking an experienced therapist to join the team, to provide therapeutic input for pupils throughout the school and to contribute to whole school approaches that promote positive mental health and wellbeing. The postholder will have experience working within education with children and young people with a wide range of sensory, developmental, mental health and behavioural needs.

A responsive and flexible way of working is essential to meet the needs of our pupils.

We are particularly interested in applications from the following specialisms:

• Dance Movement Psychotherapy
• Art Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Integrative Arts Psychotherapy
• Child Psychotherapy
• Play Therapy

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme

School Tour: We would encourage applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact the Office Manager, Jackie Nolan, to arrange a suitable date and time on 020 8788 0107 or by email: Jackie.nolan@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from from the school website Linden Lodge School - Staff Vacancies

Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 19th November 2021
Shortlisting: 23rd November 2021
Interview Date: 30th November 2021

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils