Senior Psychological Therapist

The Croydon Hub is made up of Chaffinch Brook School for children with Autism and challenging behaviour; Beckmead Park Academy based across 4 sites for KS1-4 children with SEMH, both in Short
- Stay and highly specialised provisions; and Beckmead College a KS4 and 5 specialist and vocational college set over two campus.

Psychological Therapy is a key element of our approach and is well integrated into the school culture.

We are seeking a Senior Psychological Therapist to work at Beckmead College. The successful applicant(s) will be an integral part of the therapy team across our school sites, providing individual, possibly group and (dependent on training/ experience) family sessions as well as working to support the therapeutic approach of the school generally, managing a team of therapists and supporting the development of the therapy provision.

The successful applicant will need a flexible approach and will be passionate about providing an accessible and inclusive service that meets the complex therapeutic needs of our students and their families. Excellent team work and communication skills are vital. Therapy is a valued part of our approach to working with our students and is well supported by the organisation.

As part of the Beckmead Trust, our ethos involves close collaboration with specialist and mainstream schools, outside specialist agencies with enhanced knowledge of our children’s needs and the private, voluntary and charity sectors within the communities in which we work.

Head's Welcome

Welcome to our website. I hope you find it both informative and interactive as well as an accurate reflection of the values and ethos of Beckmead College.

Beckmead College is a successful, vibrant SEN school, for students with Social Emotional and Mental Health. A place where the children’s needs come first.

We have a highly motivated, caring, committed and loving staff team. Whose primary aim is to promote equality, nurture and progress, alongside supporting the needs of every child.

I would like all students to enjoy their time at Beckmead College and the learning process to be fun, stimulating and a challenging journey into adulthood. We set high expectations and want to give our students every opportunity to become confident and independent learners.

Beckmead College has an excellent Curriculum Offer: Maths, English, Science, Art, ICT, Citizenship, Employability, PSHE and Sports/fitness. We also have a vocational department consisting of Carpentry, bricklaying, painting and decorating, multi skills and hospitality and catering. The students have the opportunity to work towards GCSEs, Functional Skills and Entry level qualifications.

All staff work closely with parents/carers to ensure this happens and recognise the importance of good communication between home, school and multi - agencies.

Beckmead College consists of two sites. The Tennison road campus and Alverston gardens campus, within our college sites we are fortunate to have

our own Multi use and game area, boxing ring, weights area/gym, modern vocational department and over 10 classrooms/nurture rooms equipped with interactive whiteboards.

We are fortunate to have close links with Beckmead School, Chaffinch Brook and Tharreo House to emphasise our belief in the importance of continuity of educational development. Staff from both schools, meet to discuss and plan carefully for the transitionary process and there is a lot of sharing of ideas and planning in both the short, medium and the long term.

I feel privileged to be the Head teacher of Beckmead College, where my aim is to help the students reach their full potential, develop their social awareness and become positive citizens within society.

I actively welcome all parents/carers and professionals to the school. We have lots of plans for the year ahead and we will keep you up to date with events and news as they happen.

I hope you find the information on our website useful, and that it will help us to form the beginning of a successful partnership in your child's education.

Michael Nelson - Langaigne

**HEADTEACHER**

**Tennison Road Site**:
**Address**:
Tennison Road
South Norwood
SE25 5RR
**Phone Number**:
020 8289 4701
**Headteacher**:
Michael Nelson-Langaigne
**Chair of Governors**:
Lauren Crawford

**Alverston Gardens Site**:
**Address**:
Alverston Gardens
South Norwood
SE25 6LR
**Phone Number**:
020 8768 5501
**Senior Assistant Headteacher**:
Qudus Popoola
**Chair of Governors**:
Lauren Crawford