Drama Therapist
Dysart School, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
to be confirmed
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 8am to 4pm. 36 hours a week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Band 6, FTE £42,823 to £50,559 pa (actual - £39256.26 - £46347.93)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and creative Drama Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with education staff, families and other professionals, you will deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, communication, self-expression and positive relationships, helping pupils to engage fully in school life and achieve their individual potential within a nurturing, inclusive and trauma-informed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Practice and Assessment
- Multi-Disciplinary and Educational Working
- Working with Families and External Agencies
- Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing
- Record Keeping and Professional Practice
- Staff Development and Whole-School Practice
- Supervision, CPD and Clinical Governance
- Health, Safety and Behaviour
Key Requirements:
- Recognised professional qualification in Drama Therapy / Dramatherapy at Master’s level or equivalent.
- Current HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist (Drama).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional standards, ethics, safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Experience of:
o providing Drama Therapy assessment and intervention.
o working with children, young people or adults with complex needs.
o managing an allocated clinical caseload.
o delivering both individual and group therapeutic interventions.
o working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary or multi-professional team.
o assessing therapeutic needs and developing appropriate interventions.
o evaluating and recording outcomes of therapeutic intervention.
What the school offers its staff
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Dysart School is committed to the protection of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dysart School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- Size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Dysart School website
- Email address
- KCollier@dysartschool.org
Dysart School is an Outstanding special school for 150 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The school has high expectations for its pupils and believe there is no limit to their potential.
Our main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, a dedicated post-16 hub, accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas and generous grounds equipped for play and outdoor learning. Dysart has also recently opened two satellite sites next to mainstream schools in the local area.
Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice. To find out more about us visit www.dysartschool.org
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