School Counsellor

THE KNOLE ACADEMY; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Professional counselling body subscr

External supervision paid

Job summary

THE KNOLE ACADEMY is looking for a qualified counsellor to enhance mental health support for our students and staff. The role involves working closely with pastoral teams and requires engagement on both individual and group levels.

This part-time position offers friendly working conditions, a focus on staff wellbeing, and includes several attractive perks such as free gym membership and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor required to support mental health and wellbeing.
• Experience working one on one and in groups is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff with mental health needs.
• Work with Heads of Year and Pastoral departments.

Job description

A qualified counsellor is required to work within our school to actively support the mental health and wellbeing of both our students and our staff. The role will also involve working closely with our Heads of Year, Pastoral and AEN departments in assisting and supporting students in need of professional support on both a one to one basis and group basis. We also offer staff supervision with a counsellor if required.

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade F £32,140 - £35,035

(equates to £14,496 - £15,801 per annum for 38 weeks term time working plus two weeks)

18.5 hours per week (Mon and Tues: 8.00 - 4.30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Our staff are friendly, hardworking and take pride in their work. Staff wellbeing is a focus within the academy.

Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

• plenty of on-site parking
• free gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• professional counselling body subscription
• external supervision paid