Lead School Counsellor

St Columba's College; Ayot Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ayot Green seeks a qualified School Counsellor to lead a high-quality counselling service for students aged 4-18. You will collaborate with other staff to support student well-being and provide guidance to parents and carers. Candidates must possess BACP or UKCP registration and be committed to the safeguarding of pupils. An attractive salary and benefits, including fee remission for staff children and free lunches, are offered.

Benefits

Fee remission for children of staff

Free lunches

Car parking

Use of Fitness Suite

Cycle to work scheme

Tech schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with BACP or UKCP registration.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Understanding of child adolescent development and youth mental health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of a high-quality counselling service to students.
• Work with a part-time Counsellor and pastoral teams.
• Provide support and advice to staff, parents, and carers.

Skills

Effective communication

Commitment to safeguarding

Understanding of child development

Education

BACP or UKCP registration

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a BACP or UKCP registered School Counsellor to lead the provision of a high-quality counselling service to students aged 4-18. Working with a part-time Counsellor and our pastoral teams to ensure the well-being of our students, you will provide support, guidance and advice to members of staff, parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of a high-quality counselling service to students aged 4-18.
• Work with a part-time Counsellor and our pastoral teams to support student well-being.
• Provide support, guidance and advice to members of staff, parents and carers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified counsellor with BACP or UKCP registration.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with adults, children and young people.
• Shared commitment to safeguarding pupils.
• An understanding of child adolescent development and youth mental health interventions are essential.
• Willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.

Benefits

In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including fee remission for the children of staff educated at the college, free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite and cycle to work and tech schemes.