Drama and Movement Therapist (Maternity Cover)
Drama and Movement Therapist (Maternity Cover)
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Job title: Drama Therapist
Reporting to: Head of Therapies & Network
Location: Mulberry Bush School Standlake Witney Oxfordshire.
Salary: 19900 - 22519(FTE 49749 - 56298).
Job type: Maternity cover (Sept 2025 end July 2026)
Hours: 15 hrs a week
Shift pattern: 2 days a week term time only (either Tues/Weds or Weds/Thurs)
About the role
As a Drama Therapist youll be a vital part of our Therapies and Networks Team using creative psychodynamic approaches to help children make sense of their inner world. Covering a planned 11-month maternity leave youll be looking after a small group of children offering individual therapy while also supporting the wider team to understand the behaviours and emotional needs behind each childs story. This is a role that calls for warmth flexibility and creativity where no two days are the same. If youre ready to make a real difference and be part of an extraordinary story wed love to hear from you.
Well look to you to
- Provide drama therapy assessments and one-to-one sessions for children identified as needing therapeutic support.
- Keep clear and accurate records of your work and contribute written reports as needed.
- Play an active role in treatment team meetings sharing insights and helping shape therapeutic plans.
- Work closely with colleagues across the school to support a shared understanding of each childs needs.
- Build positive relationships with external professionals agencies carers and parents including attending EHCP and LAC reviews.
- Take part in clinical discussions peer supervision and reflective practice within the Therapies and Networks Team.
- Help develop and shape the Drama Therapy service contributing ideas to improve and evolve our work.
- Always prioritise the safeguarding and well-being of children in everything you do.
- Get involved in the wider life of the Mulberry Bush community whenever possible were a team that grows together.
Well care for you too
Youre not just part of a team youre part of our family. Support echoes through every part of our community and your colleagues are always here to lend a hand or share a smile. We also offer the following benefits to make your journey with us even more rewarding:
- Annual leave during school holidays.
- A comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support.
- Employer contribution pension of 6%.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Subsidised meals.
About you
Youll be someone who brings warmth empathy and creativity to your work whilst being robust and resilient in the face of challenging behaviours and emotions. Youll feel confident working independently while knowing when to draw on the support of others. Youre reflective by nature and can stay calm and approachable even when things get tough. Youll be flexible in how you work open to learning and driven by making a positive difference.
Youll also need:
- A postgraduate qualification in Drama Therapy.
- HCPC registration as a Drama Therapist.
- Professional experience working with children and families.
- A strong understanding of symbolic and non-verbal communication.
- The ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing.
- Experience managing your own caseload and organising your workload.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Familiarity with HCPC Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics.
Its a bonus if you also bring:
- Knowledge of psychodynamic theory
- Experience of group work
- Experience of working in a residential setting
About the Mulberry Bush
At The Mulberry Bush we believe that with support and opportunities children can overcome challenges and shape their future. We see their untold stories possibilities dreams and untapped potential and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny. All while having lots of fun along the way.
The Mulberry Bush is a therapeutic community registered as a childrens home and a non-maintained residential special school. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by childhood trauma. Since 1948 weve been helping children and those around them through specialist therapeutic services and fulfilling activities.
Over the years we have established an outstanding reputation for transforming the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma. We believe we offer something special and wed love you to be part of it.
If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role or would like to attend one of our visit daysplease submit your CV via the Apply for this jobbutton.
All applicants shortlisted must be willing to attend a meet the team session and complete an application form for regulatory purposes.
If you have any questions about the role or the work we do please email the HR team at
The Mulberry Bush is an equal-opportunity employer. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment.
Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. For applicants requiring visas we can only accept those with visas which allow you to work in the UK indefinitely (we do not have the ability to offer sponsorship).
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS criminal background check.
Selection process:
- Closing date for CVs: Friday 13th June 2025
- Come and meet the team (2hrs):Thursday 26th June 2025
- Application forms returned: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
- Interviews: Thursday 10th July or Tuesday 15th July 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
