Job ID: S-U-5453 - Secondary School Counsellor

We are looking to appoint a Secondary School Counsellor to provide a professional and confidential service to children in order to promote emotional health and wellbeing and enable children to overcome barriers to learning and help them deal with the difficulties they may face. The Counselling Service is well established and a highly valued, integral part of the school’s provision.You will:Work well both individually and as part of a team to make a difference to the lives of childrenBe forward thinking, visionary, and able to work under pressureBe flexible with working arrangementsBe able to work on your own initiative to plan and evaluate, managing a varied caseloadThe ideal candidate will have as a minimum level of qualification a professionally accredited (BACP) Diploma in counselling (or be working towards accreditation). Experience of working as a counsellor within a primary educational setting is essential and Art or Creative Therapies desirable.If you believe that you can make a positive difference, then further details and application forms are available from the Headteacher’s PA at the school.Buxton School is an All-Through 3-16 learning environment situated in Leytonstone in London. Buxton opens doors for our community. We are an honest, kind family of learners, inspiring ambition for our pupils’ futures. Together with parents, we aim to enable every pupil to fulfil their potential. We provide a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that every pupil will develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership in their school and their learning.An excellent induction programme is provided for new staff.Hours: 25.5 hours per week, term-time only.Buxton School offers:A wide range of opportunities for Staff CPDA supportive Governing body and experienced Leadership TeamA creative and inspiring curriculumAn on-site Staff GymAn employee assistance programme through which you can access up to 3 free counselling sessions per year with BACP accredited counsellorsAccess to the ‘Techscheme’ which enables you to purchase the latest technology pre-taxAccess to the ‘Cyclescheme’ which enables you to purchase bicycles pre-taxOne paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two termsA strong commitment to your professional development and career managementAn opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and creative teamA two-week October half-term breakOne paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two termsA supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewardedAn opportunity to think and work within practice that is centred on the whole child, from 3.5 months to 16 yearsWe believe that we can transform the learning of generations of children by having the full range of children on one site led by staff and supported by a community who share common values, learning and curriculum aims, polices, and practices in our All-Through school.Find Out More and ApplyFor further information about the school, please visit https://www.buxtonschool.org.uk/If you have any questions prior to applying, you can contact Lauren-Marie Haywood, PA to Executive Headteacher, at recruitment@buxtonschool.org.ukTo apply, please complete our application form and return this via email to recruitment@buxtonschool.org.ukCVs