LEAD COUNSELLOR

37 hours per week – Term time (39 Weeks)

Salary – Dependent on experience and qualifications

One year in the first instance, with a view to extending to 3 years

Start date to be determined

Opportunity

We are looking for a counsellor who can set up a project that takes a different approach to supporting young people’s mental health. You will need to be able to deliver a ground-breaking vision and to be entrepreneurial, driven and passionate about solving the causative agents of young people’s mental health.

The candidate will be able to:

·         Establish a new project, including communications, booking systems, format of interventions, staffing, referral mechanisms, relationships with institutions and day-to day working patterns.

·         Triage, Deliver and evaluate interventions.

·         Lead a team.

·         Apply for funding to sustain and grow the project beyond the first 3 years.

·         Work to establish the project within the local network of provision.

·         Ensure appropriate safeguarding policies and practices are prioritised.

·         Be responsible for their own supervision in accordance with the requirements of their own professional body.

Vibrant working environment

Our central belief is that great schools recruit and retain great teachers and leaders. You will be joining an ambitious, vibrant and supportive working environment. You will be working with outstanding colleagues who are passionate about their subject specialism and pedagogy and who show extraordinary commitment and dedication to the young people in their care, as well as bring hugely supportive of each other.

We offer:

·         A successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a flourishing Sixth Form

·         Impressive subject facilities

·         A vibrant, supportive community with friendly colleagues and students

·         Situated in Cambridge – a centre of excellence

·         Cross trust developmental opportunities

This is an exciting time to consider joining our outstanding learning community and we look forward to receiving your application. Only application forms with a covering letter will be accepted.

To apply for this position please complete the application process via My New Term or contact the HR Team on hr@netherhallschool.org

Application deadline:   Monday 1st July 2024 at noon

Interview date: 3rd, 4th or 5th July

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristic under Equality Act.

Flexible working will be considered.