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  • Job start date

    1 January 2021

  • Closing date

    14 December 2020 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 November 2020

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full-time equivalent salary

Pay flexible depending on experience and qualifications

Additional allowances

We offer a highly supportive environment and a comprehensive CPD programme with superb promotion prospects and career development.

School Counsellor job summary

School Counsellor
Pay flexible depending on experience and qualifications
Part Time: 14 to 21 hours per week - Term Time only

We are looking to recruit an experienced practitioner who will support our students across the age range who present with emotional and psychological issues by providing a professional and confidential counselling service. You will also support and advise staff and parents/carers. Minimum requirements for this position are a recognised counselling qualification along with any associated training.

JOB PURPOSE
• To support young people aged 11 – 18 referred by the school, who present with emotional and psychological issues by providing a professional and confidential counselling service.
• To provide support and advice to staff and parents / carers.

REPORTING
• The post holder will report to the Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion) and the Behaviour Support Manager.

RESPONSIBLE FOR
• N/A

WORKING TIME
• Negotiable. In the first instance, it is envisaged the position would be for 2 - 3 days per week term time only. Part time and flexible working arrangements may apply.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To attend at the school to hold counselling sessions with referred students – these students will include students at risk of exclusion, students with behavioural difficulties and those in need of anger management support.
• To offer therapeutic work with children and parents, where this type of intervention is likely to be optimally effective.
• To maintain a caseload and keep clinical-related records in a secure location.
• To share all relevant information with the line manager in line with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) confidentiality guidance.
• To share all Child Protection concerns with the designated Child Protection Officer.
• To take part in any group intervention sessions deemed desirable, or make necessary referrals to external agencies when indicated, working collaboratively with other agencies and healthcare professionals.
• To meet on a monthly basis with a designated supervisor to discuss current caseload and gain advice and guidance.
• To have an understanding of and ability to work with children from different cultures.
• To work with key staff in relation to the emotional well-being of students.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• To be aware of and abide by relevant school policies including Child Protection, Behaviour, Special Educational Needs, Safe Working Practice for the Protection of Children and Staff in Education, Data Protection and the school's Code of Conduct and reporting all concerns to the Headteacher and/or the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• To endorse, uphold and promote the school’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Excellent time management skills

OTHER DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To attend team meetings, staff meetings and school events as directed.
• Take part in performance appraisal.
• To undertake other relevant duties which may be required from time to time.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• Ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the school’s Equal Opportunity policy and take an active role in promoting equality and diversity.

Application forms are available on our website www.hatchend.harrow.sch.uk together with the job description, person specification and more information on your career at Hatch End High School; or email hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk for an application pack.

Closing date: Monday 14th December 2020
Interview date: To be confirmed

Hatch End High School is an equal opportunities employer. This school is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two written references.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references.

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About Hatch End High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1215 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

Hatch End High School is a high performing, innovative Academy in Harrow with Arts College status and a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our diverse and multi-ethnic cohort and outstanding reputation for Inclusion. Standards and progress are high but we are never complacent. Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Excellence, underpins everything we do.

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