Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist
The Vanguard School, Lambeth
Lambeth
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2022
Job overview
Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist
Location: Lambeth
Closing Date: 30/06/2022
Interview date (w/c): TBC
Salary (or hourly rate): AS Grade 6- £40,201 to £48,500 FTE
Contract Type: Monday to Friday 35 Hours per Week, 45 Days Annual Leave
Help transform lives by joining our team.
A breakthrough can seem like the smallest thing, but it can make the world of difference to someone on the autism spectrum. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist at Vanguard School in Kennington, London. Vanguard School is one of the family of NAS schools. We cater for pupils from 5 – 19 years. You’ll be working with autistic adults, children and their families in a school setting.
The Psychology Service is an essential element of the School’s Transdisciplinary professional support team which strives to improve the educational, social, environmental and developmental experiences of our children.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist who:
Will have a depth of experience and knowledge in autism and Transdisciplinary team based- approaches and someone who is also excited by the opportunity of working collaboratively with other professionals and in partnership with the young people themselves and their families, to provide a fully integrated and therapeutic approach to their education. We need you to be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people.
We offer a fantastic induction programme, continuing learning and development opportunities, regular one to ones, annual appraisals and support. Excellent research opportunities including those provided by the Autism Research Trust. As a Clinical Psychologist working in the NAS you will be part of a large group of over 50 psychologists and therapists working across the NAS schools and also in the NAS diagnostic services based in the internationally recognised Lorna Wing Centres. We are committed to supporting our staff in their personal development and professional supervision and CPD opportunities are provided through this network of specialist clinicians.
Along with a host of benefits – from shopping discounts and a competitive pension scheme. Your working hours will be 35 per week with 45 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please visit our National Autistic Society website https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us to complete the online application form. Applications must be completed in full. Only complete applications will be considered. Should you experience any issues with the electronic application form, please contact the school. CVs will not be accepted under any circumstances.
If you have any specific questions about the role, get in touch with Kate Wheeldon Deputy Principal or Dr Irina Roncaglia, Clinical Lead by telephone Phone Number: 02080596310 or by email: Kate.Wheeldon@nas.org.uk; Irina.roncaglia@nas.org.uk.
If you would like the Job Description please contact our HR Coordinator Alison Gneba at alison.gneba@nas.org.uk
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities
About The Vanguard School, Lambeth
- The Vanguard School, Lambeth
- Lollard Street, Kennington, Lambeth, London
- SE11 6QH
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Vanguard School, where each child is treated as an individual. Vanguard school is an ambitious, forward-thinking specialist school, which seeks to advance thinking on what autistic people can achieve and how vital their place is in society.
We take enormous care to give our pupils the support they need to learn well and to develop their confidence and independence. Small classes, committed and experienced specialist teachers, and a wonderful learning environment all make our school an exceptional place to be. We are encouraging and supportive, and always celebrate achievement. We also ask pupils to work hard, and help them to enjoy the success that this brings.
Vanguard is one of the three schools which make up the Liberty Academy Trust, an education charity established in 2022. Together, our vision is to create a world that works for autistic children and young people, by providing an exceptional educational offer so that they achieve success now and are well-prepared for adulthood. We work towards this vision through our core values of courage, determination and teamwork.
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