Head of Therapy

is an independent special school for children and young people who have an EHCP for social, emotional, and complex mental health needs. Many of our young people also have a diagnosis of ASD.We provide child centred specialist education and therapeutic support across our two sites the school based in Dagenham and our vocational centre motorvations@hopewell in Romford.

We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.By empowering our pupils, building their self-confidence and enabling them to develop their individual strengths we endeavour to provide them with the skills they need to lead constructive and fulfilling adult lives.

Our therapy team and therapeutic approach are at the core of the work we do and underpin the curriculum offer and delivery. Our therapists support the teaching team and other staff with training and planning to meet the complex needs of our young people.

Therapists work with pupils individually, in groups as well as well as offering parents and families support and advice.

The Role:

Responsible for the full operational day-to-day delivery, and strategic overview, of therapeutic input into the wellbeing of the children and young people we support. Ensuring that services are developed and delivered efficiently and effectively within robust educational and clinical frameworks, as well as incorporating flexibility and innovation as new opportunities and/or challenges present.

As part of the senior management team to work on the strategic overview of Therapy service across the school- and how it impacts on all areas of the school.