The Mulberry Bush
The Mulberry Bush School in Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Drama and Movement Therapist for an 11-month maternity cover role, starting in September 2025. The position, offering a salary between £19,900 and £22,519 for 15 hours a week, involves providing individual therapy to children, fostering emotional exploration through drama. The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate qualification in Drama Therapy and be HCPC registered, with experience in child therapy. The role prioritises safeguarding and collaboration within a supportive community. Interested applicants are invited to apply before the closing date of 13th June 2025.
*Job title: *Drama and Movement Therapist
*Location: *Mulberry Bush School, Standlake, Witney, Oxfordshire.
*Salary: *£19,900 – £22,519 (FTE £49,749 – £56,298).
*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:*
Covering a planned 11-month maternity leave, as a Drama and Movement Therapist, you’ll support a small group of children with individual therapy, helping them explore their emotions and experiences through drama. You’ll also work closely with the wider team to build a deeper understanding of each child’s world. Warmth, flexibility and a love for working creatively are key. If you’re ready to be part of an extraordinary story, we’d love to hear from you.
*Responsibilities:*
* Deliver one-to-one drama therapy sessions and assessments.
* Keep clear records and write reports as needed.
* Attend treatment team meetings and share therapeutic insights.
* Work collaboratively with school teams and external professionals.
* Join clinical discussions, supervisions and reflective sessions.
* Support the development of the Therapies and Networks team.
* Prioritise safeguarding and child wellbeing at all times.
* Contribute to the wider Mulberry Bush community where you can.
*Benefits:*
* 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:*
* Postgraduate qualification in Drama Therapy.
* HCPC registered as a Drama Therapist.
* Experience working with children and families.
* Confident understanding of symbolic and non-verbal communication.
* Clear and effective communication skills, written and verbal.
* Able to manage your own caseload and workload.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Knowledge of HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
* Ability to be robust and resilient when dealing with children’s challenging behaviours and emotions.
*About the Mulberry Bush*:
The Mulberry Bush is a therapeutic community, registered as a children’s home and a non-maintained residential special school. We also provide therapeutic outreach services to schools and other community-based organisations, along with research and consultancy services. Since 1948, we’ve been helping to transform the lives of children who have experienced trauma with specialist therapeutic services and fulfilling activities.
You’re not just part of a team here, you’re part of a family. Support echoes through our community, and your colleagues are always there to lend a hand or share a smile.
We believe we offer something special – and we’d love you to be part of it.
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.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS criminal background check.
*Apply now*:
If you have any questions about the role or the work we do, please email the HR team at
*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
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months
Pay: £49,749.00-£56,298.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Do you have the legal right to live and work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
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