Lecturer, Drama and Movement Therapy

Part-time 0.4 FTE, Permanent

Start date is 1 September 2025 at the latest

The MA Drama and Movement Therapy programme at Central is looking to recruit a part-time lecturer to teach, supervise and work alongside the Programme Leader on aspects of the day-to-day running of the course. The role holder will be trained in the Sesame approach to drama and movement therapy and contribute to teaching Preparation for Clinical Practice and Clinical Studies.

This will include session planning using the Sesame structure and teaching psychopathology, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with reference to the standards of proficiency for drama therapists as outlined by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The role holder will lead both practice placement modules in the first year, including planning and liaison with supervisors and coordinating assessment and moderation. In the second year, the role will include running group supervision sessions for students working as trainee drama therapists in different settings. The role holder will contribute to marking academic work from other modules.

The role holder will undertake professional practice, scholarship, knowledge exchange and/or research activities at a level appropriate for Lecturer.

This role will require an enhanced DBS for Child and Adult Workforce.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button, above, for more information and online applications.

Please note that in line with Home Office guidelines, this role does not qualify for UKVI sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is midday on 19 June 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews and assessments will take place in person on 14 July 2025.

We aim to shortlist all applications within 2 weeks of the advert closing date.

If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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