Salary: Band 6 : Actual Salary £16,218.42 - £19,148.28 (FTE - £42,823 - £50,559) inclusive of London Weighting
Hours: 2 day per week, Wednesday & Thursday, Term time plus 4 weeks
Location: Across Sutton Centres
Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have eight vibrant community-based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 students.
Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individual and their learning programme is designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.
Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.
About the Role
A vacancy has arisen for a Creative Arts Therapist (Music, Drama, Art Therapy) to work for 3 days per week at Orchard Hill College. Students follow a personalised programme, supported by specialist personal tutors, therapists and nurses, including work and community-based learning opportunities that reflect student aspirations.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Arts Therapist who will work collaboratively with other Arts therapists, and with the wider MDT and teaching staff at the College, with the aim of providing a holistic therapeutic approach to their work with students.
Responsibilities and Requirements
The Creative Arts Therapies are part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team at College, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Multi-therapy and Health Care Assistants.
You will have an MA or equivalent qualification in a Creative Art Therapy with UK HCPC Registration, and a degree in a relevant field. You will ideally have 2 years’ post qualification experience, including experience of working with students who have severe/profound and multiple learning disabilities as well as ASD and behaviours of concern.
How to Apply
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for. For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Sarah Gummett-Hart via email to arrange a time to speak with her.
To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered. Job shares will be considered.
Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Interview Date: w/c: 3rd November 2025
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