This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic School Counsellor to join our team of experts in different aspects of pastoral care.

This post would suit someone who has at least a Level 4 counselling qualification and who relishes the opportunity to work in a high-performing all girls’ school.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• To work as a team within the internal and external support services
  
• To support and supervise student-based Wellbeing Peer Mentors
  
• To promote emotional well-being to the wider school community
  
• To support the emotional needs of vulnerable students on a one-to-one basis
  
• To deliver a high-quality evidence-based mental health provision
  
• To jointly identify and provide the right services response to a young person’s mental health and wellbeing
  

The successful candidate will:

• hold at least a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling which allows you to register with the BACP
• have experience of working in a school setting or with young people in a counselling capacity
  

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters
• Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)

Key Application Dates:

• Closing Date:               9 a.m. on Thursday, 5th September 2024
  
  
• Shortlisting Date:      6th/9th September 2024
  
  
• Interview Date:           Week commencing Monday, 16th September 2024
  
  
• Start Date:                      Monday, 4th November 2024

Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.  

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.