Mental Health Practitioner

TURTON SCHOOL

Bromley Cross Road

Bolton BL7 9LT

Tel: 01204 333233 Email: info@turton.uk.com Web: www.turton.uk.com

Mental Health Practitioner

(*salaries above include pro-rata and salary formula based on term time only plus 5 days)

This is a unique opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner professional to join our pastoral team within Turton School.

Duties will include the delivery of information, training and advice to school leadership, staff and pupils. Applicants must be experienced in the identification and assessment of Mental Health issues and provision of support and intervention.

Working in a school is an ever-changing job, but the things we can guarantee are:

• Location: Bromley Cross (rural suburbs of Bolton)

• Train station 2 minutes from school

• Dedicated pastoral team with a wide range of expertise

• Opportunities for career development

• Bespoke CPD opportunities

• Contract: permanent

• Flexible working considered

• A warm, caring, dedicated set of colleagues, who are very keen to learn from you

Visit us

There is much more about our school below; in ‘The Story’ written by our Head (Sam Gorse); and on the school website, but the best way to get to know us is to talk to us. So, if you would like the opportunity to come to meet us before the deadline then please contact hr@turton.uk.com to arrange a time and date that works for you.

We thought you might like to hear what it’s like here straight from the horse’s mouth before you meet us. Here are a few of our staff on a one-take interview. This will take you straight to vimeo: https://vimeo.com/813566619/8d0fb1bd1f

Our school

Turton is an oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-18 school of 1650 students, with 300 in the Sixth Form.

We are an innovative Leadership Team, looking at creative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning, in order to engage and challenge both staff and students.

Candidates must have the commitment to care for everyone in our school community and an enthusiasm for learning and teaching that energises young people and allows them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.

The distinctive Turton ethos is values-led. Compassion and good relationships underpin all of our practices. The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and dedicated colleagues, supportive parents, a fully involved governing body and inspiring students.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Wednesday 17th April 2024

Start Date: To be negotiated

Applications by e-mail welcome to hr@turton.uk.com, alternatively, electronic versions are available on the employment section of the Turton website at www.turton.uk.com.

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Application Form.docx

£30,608

permanent

term time