Medway Green School
Kent
Salary:
up to £52,000 DOE FTE
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance.
We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG
Job Title: Psychotherapist
Location: Medway Green School – Kent ME1 3TS
Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part-Time also considered)
Contract: Permanent – Term Time only (There may be scope for this to be a full-time contract (52 weeks), if this is your preference please get in touch
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at Medway Green School.
In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.
You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents.
Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
When it comes to looking after our pupils we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Location: Medway Green School – Kent ME1 3TS
Medway Green School
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
For more information on the group please visit:
Essential Criteria:
Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist, either Level 7 (e.g. Master's degree) or above OR Level 6 relevant degree alongside relevant therapeutic diploma/s and experience of working with relevant client group and using relevant methods of service delivery.
Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP
Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)
Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated speciality
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
What's in it for you?
You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Benefits and Rewards
Professional support network
Contributory Pension
Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
Cycle to Work scheme
"Your Wellbeing Matters" Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary Finance
Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you.
* You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact:
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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About Medway Green School
Medway Green School
School Lane, Wouldham, Rochester
Kent
ME1 3TS
United Kingdom
Medway Green is a school for children aged between 5 and 14 who have a range of special educational needs.
Located in the village of Wouldham in Kent, our site has recently benefited from significant development, with our traditional Victorian school house and modern classroom block having been refurbished to the highest specifications. Everything about our school – from the high quality design of our environment to the professionalism and passion of our team – is about putting the needs of our students first and giving them the very best start in life.
Each child is different so we offer a variety of learning environments, from modern, high specification classrooms through to spaces dedicated to one-to-one interaction, specially designed therapy spaces, and sensory areas that can help students feel calm and safe.
Our superb indoor facilities are complemented by plenty of outdoor space, giving our students the opportunity to learn, discover and explore in the open air. Outdoor learning opportunities form part of our curriculum, and our school enables them to take place in spaces designed specifically for this purpose.
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