Lecturer in Education Mental Health Practitioner Training

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

As Lecturer in Education Mental Health Practitioner Training, you will have the opportunity to Teach on and assess the work of Education Mental Health Practitioners, Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and Supervisors working in Mental Health Support Teams.

You will also act as a link between Edge Hill University and the Mental Health Support Teams where trainees are based to ensure holistic pastoral and academic support for the students.

This role is relevant to those with experience of supporting mental health and wellbeing within education settings, as well as Education Mental Health Practitioners, Primary Mental Health Workers, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers or others with a child and young person’s background. Qualifications in therapeutic interventions such as CWP/EMHP/CBT (psychological therapies) and preferably, a Supervision qualification would be desirable.

You will be expected to contribute to the research activities of one of our Research Units and meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence exercise.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Lynsey Roocroft, Associate Head of Department at Roocrofl@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Lecturer in Education Mental Health Practitioner Training, you will have contemporary interdisciplinary experience and knowledge/practice in education or child and adolescent mental health, ideally with experience of working within or alongside a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) or other mental health and wellbeing support in education settings.

Experience of working in education is beneficial, including teaching and assessing skills and knowledge related to the roles within a Mental Health Support Team. Additionally, working to support learners with SEND needs and/or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils would be valuable for this role. Past experience in relevant fields will ensure a breadth of knowledge which is relevant to the role.

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within the Department of Allied Health, Social Work and Wellbeing

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.