At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Child Wellbeing Practitioner programme and ensure a high-quality student experience.
- Company: Join Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity for children and young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in child mental health and shape future practitioners.
- Qualifications: PhD in clinical psychology or child mental health with relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Help shape the next generation of Child Wellbeing Practitioners. Anna Freud is seeking a permanent, part-time Programme Director to lead our Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice. We are a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, delivering and sharing the best science and practice.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the delivery and continued development of the Child Wellbeing Practitioner programme, ensuring an inclusive, high-quality student experience that meets UCL, British Psychological Society and national curriculum standards.
- Lead, review and develop the programme curriculum, teaching and learning content.
- Manage and support the programme team to ensure the course is delivered effectively.
- Oversee assessment, marking, quality assurance and compliance with UCL and BPS requirements.
- Monitor trainee progress and ensure students receive appropriate academic and pastoral support.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, student recruitment, staffing and the programme budget.
What you’ll bring:
- You will be an experienced child mental health and higher education professional with the leadership skills to manage an accredited postgraduate programme and create an inclusive learning environment.
- A PhD or professional doctorate in clinical psychology or child mental health, alongside a relevant professional qualification or substantial children’s mental health experience.
- Experience of curriculum design, teaching, assessment and programme management in higher education.
- Strong knowledge of children and young people’s psychological training programmes, CBT interventions and practice within CAMHS or educational settings.
- Experience of leading, managing and supporting staff while balancing competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills, including budget management.
Key details:
- Salary: £64,100 FTE per annum, plus a 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Hours: 14 hours over two days. You will work Fridays and either Tuesday or Thursday. Fridays are based at our London office during term time.
- Location: Hybrid, with at least 20% of working hours onsite at 4–8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH. You will also attend in person for teaching and relevant meetings.
- Contract: Permanent.
Next steps:
- Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 12 August 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
- Interview notification: Friday 14 August 2026.
- Interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026.
We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies. For enquiries or application support, email. Successful candidates must provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. We do not hold a sponsor licence and cannot provide visa sponsorship.
Programme Director – Child Wellbeing Practitioner in London employer: ANNA FREUD
Anna Freud is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where creativity and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the digital landscape while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive culture.
