Salary: SCP 1-3 well-being cash plan WMPS additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year Contract type: Fixed term until the 19 July 2025 (initially) Start date: ASAP Your new school Part of Lift Schools, Greenwood Academy is an ambitious secondary school led by a dedicated and approachable Associate Principal, Richard Johnson. Having been with the school since 2020 but part of Lift Schools since 2001, he has established a caring and welcoming culture across the school. Staff take time to get to know each pupil and leaders have created a strong community where staff and pupils look after each other and this extends beyond the school gates. Staff have built effective links with families and the wider community as recognised by the latest 'good' Ofsted. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a school counsellor to focus on supporting pupils with SEMH (social, emotion and meant health difficulties), this is initially a fixed term contract until July but we are hopeful it will become a permanent position. Your new role This is a pivotal role for providing student advice and guidance to support the welfare of all pupils across the academy. You'll provide an independent and confidential counselling service to pupils, through individual sessions and group sessions, responding to their personal, social, emotional or educational concerns. The role is also responsible for maintaining appropriate records and liaising regularly with the Principal, SLT, SENDCO and other professionals as necessary in relation to pupils' safeguarding and welfare. What you'll need to succeed You will have a proven record of building strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies. You'll actively listen and understand pupils, ensuring effective and empathetic interactions and have the ability to de-escalate situations and deal calmly with pupils and other stakeholders. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them. Closing date: Friday 7th February 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 10th February 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.