Senior Practice Tutor (IPT Accredited) AF/1573
Location
London / Remote
Application Deadline
Monday, November 9, 2026
Deadline Time
12:00 PM
Positions Available
1
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term/Part Time
Working Hours
7 hours per week - Mondays
Salary
£53,560 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Job Documents
Job Profile
Job Summary
Combine Clinical Expertise (IPT) with Teaching Excellence
Anna Freud is seeking a
Senior Practice Tutor
to join our 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, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
You will join a dedicated, innovative team of IPT accredited supervisors, including a Module Lead, with a flexible portfolio of work. You will have the unique opportunity to shape IPT-A training and workforce development, and to get involved in wider IPT-related activity at Anna Freud.
- Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact
What you’ll do
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality training, clinical supervision and assessment to practitioners undertaking IPT-A training, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills and competence needed to work effectively with children, young people (CYP) and families. You will support trainee development, contribute to programme delivery and quality assurance, and help maintain excellent standards of clinical practice and education in the Pg Dip CYP Psychological Trainings programme.
What you’ll bring
Essential skills and experience:
- Qualified mental health professional with IPT-A accreditation (IPT UK recognised).
- Extensive clinical experience working with CYP, parents and families.
- Significant experience providing IPT-A clinical supervision to mental health professionals in CYP mental health services.
- Skilled trainer, educator or university-level teacher, with experience delivering clinical training programmes.
- Collaborative and organised, with the ability to support trainees, promote inclusive learning, and manage competing priorities effectively
Key details
Hours: part-time, 7 hours per week on Mondays.
Salary: £53,560 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Occasional attendance in-person for teaching days during term time will be required at Anna Freud, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.
Contract type: fixed-term until December 2027. Starting in January 2027.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 9 November 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 12 November 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely on Thursday 19 or Monday 23 November 2026.
We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email recruitment@annafreud.org with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer - we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
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Senior Practice Tutor (IPT Accredited) employer: THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE
At Anna Freud, we pride ourselves on being a leading mental health charity that not only champions the wellbeing of children and young people but also fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including an early finish on Fridays and free counselling services, alongside our commitment to diversity and employee growth, make us an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector.
