Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioner  

Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, part of Red Kite Learning Trust

Contract:          Full Time, Temporary for 1 Year

Hours:             37 hours a week

Actual salary:      C3 pt 19 £24,462-£25,011 per annum, Term time only

Eligible for the RKLT Friends and Family Referral Scheme 

Required July 2023

Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, rated ‘good’ by OFSTED in March 2023, is a confident and outward facing school, at the heart of the local community. Able to adapt well to the changing schools’ and educational landscape, we are better prepared to meet the needs and aspirations of all our learners. At Temple Moor we believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do.  By committing to this aspiration, and continual school improvement, we can provide the very best life chances, and next steps in students’ learning at our school, both now and into the future. 

An opportunity exists for an inspiring and proactive Mental Health Practitioner to make a positive and profound impact on the lives of our school communities by supporting students overcome the barriers of poor mental and/or emotional health. Whilst retaining a high degree of autonomy, the successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral leaders across the school and work closely in partnership with colleagues from other RKLT schools and our cluster team.

The role requires someone who is able to respond positively to rapidly changing demands whilst maintaining high levels of emotional intelligence when working with a range of staff, students, parents and external agencies. To assist in the universal offer, you will contribute towards the development of our schools’ Personal Development/PSHE programme, either in its delivery, advising of its content or in the provision of resources; thereby helping us work towards increasing resilience amongst individuals within the student bodies.

Additionally, working within existing caring and supportive environments, you will be responsible for the provision of specialist and targeted therapeutic support and interventions to students with a range of mental and emotional poor health. These may include, but are not limited to, students that have experienced, or are experiencing, bereavement; anxiety; self-harm and suicidal thoughts, or eating disorders etc. To carry out the role it would be a distinct advantage if you were qualified and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or similar, unless coming from a mental health background, when an equivalent qualification would be equally desirable.

As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from:

·        Being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards our shared mission of; Nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives

·        Continued investment in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be

·        A clear set of values, a celebration of equality and diversity and a working environment built on respect, your kindness and promotion of your positive wellbeing. 

We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including; excellent pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.

Next steps

For more information about the role and to apply please click on the following link: http://www.rklt.co.uk/vacancies/

For further information about the school please click here

To discuss the

role or arrange a school visit please contact Helen Britton (Senior Assistant

Principal), on brittonh@tmhs.rklt.co.uk

Completed applications should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 7 June 2023 however, candidates are encouraged to apply asap as preliminary shortlisting may begin before this date.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 12 June 2023