School Counsellor - Term Time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-499S
• Posted:17/03/2023
• Pay:£26336-£29972 prorata (£30485-£34693 FTE)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:07/04/2023 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Cornwallis Academy is an exciting school, which is rated Good by Ofsted in all areas, we are looking to welcome a new Counsellor who will work primarily with students to provide excellent counselling to the school and to positively contribute to the wellbeing and attainment of students across all year groups.

The position is 37 hours per week (Mon-Thur 08:00 - 16:00pm, Fri 08:00 - 15:30pm), term time only plus two weeks, on a permanent basis.

Core purpose:

• To offer young people individual, or group counselling.

• Have as a minimum level of qualification a professionally accredited (BACP) Diploma in Counselling, be registered with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) or similar registration.

•  To carry out assessments of young people referred for counselling, and advise on suitability to work with appropriate staff in school, or to be referred to external agencies, including CAMHS.
• To provide relevant information and advice to staff to support students with emotional distress.
•  Provide support for disadvantaged students.
• Work within counselling guidelines on client confidentiality, safeguarding and child protection.
• Proven record of successful counselling work with young people, showing a wide range of presenting issues including (but not only) bullying, low self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and feelings, anxiety, panic attacks, ASD, anger, confrontational behaviour, transitions, bereavement and eating disorders.
• An understanding of the developmental emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people.

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme and Kent Rewards
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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