School Counsellor

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're looking for a School Counsellor to join our team at Beths Grammar School, a school that is deeply committed to supporting the whole child. We are proud of our academic success, but we know that outstanding outcomes are only possible when young people feel safe, supported and able to thrive emotionally as well as intellectually. We are looking for someone to work 35 hours per week, term time only and be paid on Bexley scale 8.1-8.4. Bexley 8.1 FTE is £35,109 (prorated at 35 hours per week Term Time only £28,606.)

What the school offers its staff

• A school that is passionate about supporting both academic excellence and mental wellbeing.
• Thoughtful, respectful and articulate young people who engage positively with support.
• A caring and collaborative staff community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A culture built around our values of Excellence, Community and Respect.
• The chance to make a profound difference to the lives of young people every day

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.