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School Counsellor
| Posting date: | 27 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13911 to £14903.49 actual salary |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2024 |
| Location: | Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1412515 |
Summary
We are looking for a Counsellor to join our school community.The successful candidate will be a key figure in a well-established counselling service which supports students and staff in the school community. They would need to provide a professional and confidential counselling service, making a significant contribution to the promotion of good mental health and wellbeing.
We are looking for candidates who have:
• a relevant recognised Counselling or Psychotherapy Diploma/Degree- ideally having also completed a Post Grad diploma specifically related to working therapeutically with Young People
• a professional, kind and calm manner
• a secure understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues faced by children and young people
• strong interpersonal skills
• an ability to work sensitively with others to build effective professional relationships
• a deep knowledge of therapeutic approaches that work with children and adolescents
• previous experience of supporting Young People therapeutically
• experience of providing both short and longer-term counselling
• a commitment to ongoing professional development
• an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the school ethos
• a valid registration/membership with a relevant professional body such as BACP/UKCPThe Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of five secondary schools and two primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 600 people and educate 4,100 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years. At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a Happy, Caring and Excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
We are looking for candidates who have:
• a relevant recognised Counselling or Psychotherapy Diploma/Degree- ideally having also completed a Post Grad diploma specifically related to working therapeutically with Young People
• a professional, kind and calm manner
• a secure understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues faced by children and young people
• strong interpersonal skills
• an ability to work sensitively with others to build effective professional relationships
• a deep knowledge of therapeutic approaches that work with children and adolescents
• previous experience of supporting Young People therapeutically
• experience of providing both short and longer-term counselling
• a commitment to ongoing professional development
• an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the school ethos
• a valid registration/membership with a relevant professional body such as BACP/UKCPThe Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of five secondary schools and two primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 600 people and educate 4,100 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years. At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a Happy, Caring and Excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.