School Counsellor
Starting January 2024
2 days per week 8.45am-3.30pm
12.83 hours per week ,38.4 weeks term time
Pay Grade ELM7 (FTE £32,512- £34,654)
Actual Salary: £9,815 - £10,461
plus 2 hours per month funded clinical supervision
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team as a School Counsellor at Heathside Weybridge. In this role, you will provide one-to-one emotional and therapeutic support to students and, when needed, to staff, helping to nurture a healthy school environment.
Our commitment to mental health and wellbeing is central to our school's ethos. We are proud to have recently been reaccredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools (December 2023), recognising our dedication to fostering positive wellbeing and a supportive community for both students and staff. Join us in making a difference in our school community!
Candidates should have:
· experience of counselling in an education setting
· experience liaising with external agencies
Duties will include:
• working closely with the Wellbeing leads and pastoral team
• Promoting positive emotional and mental health
· contributing to the school well-being programme
In return ElmWey Learning Trust offers:
• Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions
• Excellent benefits package to include Cycle to Work and access to shopping and lifestyle discount schemes
• On-site parking
• Supportive and experienced teams
Closing date for applications : 10am on 3rd December 2024 .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.