Mental Health Practitioner
Temple Moor High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0PTThis job expired on 21 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary for 1 year
Pay scale
- C3 pt 19 £24,462-£25,011 per annum, Term time only
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 disordersetc. 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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
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
Completed applications should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Thursday 21 September 2023 however, candidates are encouraged to apply asap as preliminary shortlisting may begin before this date.
Interviews will be on Monday 25 September 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
Temple Moor High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
About Temple Moor High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1326 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Temple Moor High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- brittonh@tmhs.rklt.co.uk
Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, rated ‘good’ by OFSTED in April 2017, 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.
We are part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, which has a philosophy deeply rooted in professional generosity and in helping young people excel within their own schools, and beyond. We believe we have found the right partner to help us to improve standards still further for all our students and to secure our long-term vision – helping us to become a centre of excellence at the heart of the community..
Arranging a visit to Temple Moor High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email brittonh@tmhs.rklt.co.uk.
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