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The School is seeking to appoint a qualified School Counsellor who will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality counselling service to students using a wide range of therapeutic interventions.
About us
We are proud of our students who never fail to impress. They leave the school as well-qualifed, confident and articulate adults.
Benefits of working at Chesham Grammar School:
- minimum 14% PPA for all teaching staff (more for those with a TLR)
- all teaching staff are given their own laptop
- longer holidays, as an academy
- commitment to development of teaching and learning
- opportunities to complete national qualifications (eg NPQs)
- priority admission for qualified children of staff
- subsidised gym membership
- Cycle Scheme
- free parking on site
- a commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of staff through the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
- long service award scheme for 5, 10, 15 and 25 years’ service
- Excellent pension benefits (TPS and LGPS)
An opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London
Thank you for your interest in our school. You can find our more about Chesham Grammar School via our website www.cheshamgrammar.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
About the role
The role requires an accredited qualification in counselling recognised by a professional body such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
This role is a job share with a qualified counsellor.
JOB PURPOSE:
- To provide a high-quality counselling service to students using a wide range of therapeutic interventions.
- To work closely with the pastoral team to maintain the highest standards of welfare for all students in the belief that safe, secure and healthy students make better learners, citizens and contributors to school life.
About you
- Maths and English to at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent (essential)
- Qualified Counsellor with proven track record of working in a school setting (desirable)
- Graduate status or equivalent (desirable)
Experience
- Experience in working within a school environment (essential)
- At least two years’ experience working as a counsellor (desirable)
- IT competency (essential)
- Working with young people (desirable)
Personal skills and qualities
- The desire to work with young people (essential)
- The ability to work as part of a team (essential)
- The ability to work independently, use initiative but take direction (essential)
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) (essential)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (essential)
- Excellent organisational skills including recording, monitoring and checking progress where key tasks are concerned (essential)
- High atten A personal commitment to professional development and the updating of job-related skills tion to detail and a high level of accuracy (desirable)
- Working to tight deadlines (essential)
Other information
Visits to the school are welcome.
To arrange a visit please ring our HR Department tel: 01494 782854 or email recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org.
Further details about Chesham Grammar School can be found on our website www.cheshamgrammar.org
Please send completed application forms to recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
