P480259 - School Counsellor - Whickham Academy
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
22/03/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/04/2021 23:59
Salary:
Grade G £25481 - £27741, actual £22254 - £24228 per annum
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Whickham Academy
Further Information
37 hours 8.30 - 4.30pm (4pm Friday)
Term time plus 5 days
We are a forward thinking and outward facing school, particularly in the areas of diversity and mental health. As a school we believe in restorative approaches and our systems are set up to de-escalate and return children to lessons as much as possible. We also challenge our pupils to have a growth mindset and to keep trying to be the best they can be, no matter what obstacles they face. Whickham is a school where everyone is valued and where learning is cherished in a safe, caring and supportive environment. A school where everyone is inspired to be the best they can be.
The Whickham School Counsellor will be part of a multidisciplinary team that supports the physical, mental health and emotional wellbeing of pupils.
This role will report to the Assistant Headteacher who leads on Mental Health and will also work closely with the Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Heads of Key Stage and Pastoral Leaders.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. A summary of key information about the role is detailed below:
• To provide a confidential counselling service to pupils at Whickham School through individual sessions, responding to their personal, social, emotional or educational concerns.
• To develop a workshop programme for the school pupils to support their emotional wellbeing.
• To promote a caring and supportive environment where such concerns may be explored, thereby promoting the mental and emotional health at Whickham School.
• To work with a diverse range of issues including transition, sexuality, eating disorders and self-harm, depression, anger management, anxiety and fears.
Our aim is to ensure every young person is the best they can be and whilst we have already achieved much in achieving our goal we recognise that there is so much more we can do. We are proud of our good reputation within the region and positive feedback we receive from students, parents, staff and external organisations such as Ofsted.
Applications should be submitted by by 9am on 12th April. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 19th April 2021. To apply please follow this link and click on apply now https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/counsellor-gateshead-1418240
The successful candidate will undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please also see our safer recruitment policy
Please note
This job is closed for applications.