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 children Be forward thinking, visionary, and able to work under pressure Be flexible with working arrangements Be able to work on your own initiative to plan and evaluate, managing a varied caseload The 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 CPD A supportive Governing body and experienced Leadership Team A creative and inspiring curriculum An on-site Staff Gym An employee assistance programme through which you can access up to 3 free counselling sessions per yea