School Counsellor (Term Time Only)
Beech Hall School
Cheshire East
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- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2024 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 16 September 2024
Job overview
Beech Hall School is seeking to appoint a School Counsellor to provide a high-quality counselling service to our pupils, responding to social, emotional or educational concerns. The role will work alongside our pastoral support teams aiding the outcome of excellent teaching and learning for all pupils.
The personal, social and emotional needs of our pupils are at the heart of their learning and school experience which is why the pastoral team, including our School Counsellor, is so integral to our pupils.
Our ideal candidate will work collaboratively with relevant staff making them aware of problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations as to how these may be managed/resolved, as appropriate. They will offer pupils a comfortable, safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to voice and explore their thoughts, feelings and worries, along with complex experiences and personal concerns and difficulties.
The role will include the role of Beech Hall School’s Mental Health Lead, and is term time only.
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About Beech Hall School
History of Beech Hall
Beech Hall was built for a prosperous mill owner in the 19th Century, but became a school in 1926. The school buildings are sited at the top of a hill overlooking the Bollin Valley, a beautiful stretch of Cheshire countryside. The school has extensive playing fields set in the valley below, and these are reached by a long walk down steps cut into the hill (the return walk after games seems like an even longer walk!) For the teaching of games and PE we also have a heated sports hall on site and a heated swimming pool that is used in the summer months. During the winter, we swim at a local indoor pool however the outdoor pool is still used for our winter training camps!
In 2002 Beech Hall School purchased its land and buildings. Since then, there has been investment in new and existing facilities. A new playground has been installed and next to it an astro turf pitch. The Nursery has been relocated in what was the Headmaster’s house, whilst the senior school is accommodated in attractive classrooms in the old stable block and on Ivy Bank. Junior classes have been moved from school outbuildings into beautifully restored rooms in the main building. There have been significant improvements in ICT, Library and Drama facilities.
The School - Composition.
Beech Hall is a very friendly place. The staff are dedicated and hardworking; the children are amiable and receptive; and the parents supportive and enthusiastic.
Beech Hall School accepts both boys and girls. The pupil roll is currently two-thirds boys, one-third girls. The children that attend Beech Hall School range from 6 months to 16 years old. The youngest children are housed in the nursery building. This is staffed by a team of trained Nursery Nurses. A pre-school is also sited in the nursery building. From 4 to 7, the children are in a part of the infant school and from 7 to 11 the children join the junior school. Pupils from age 11 upwards are in the senior school. The average class size at the school is currently 12 children.
The Curriculum
The children are taught a broad and balanced curriculum: Maths, English, Science, IT, Art and DT, History, Geography, French, German, PE, Games, RE, Swimming and Music. Children have the option of taking private music lessons, and some have private tutoring on site out of school hours in maths and English. A number of children also receive learning support for various special needs.
After school activities range from numerous sports to music, art and drama. The school has a fine sporting record and enjoys significant success at football, rugby, hockey, athletics and netball.
Local Area
Macclesfield is set in the prosperous area of South East Cheshire. To the east lies the beautiful hills of Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. Immediately to the west lie the exclusive towns of Alderly Edge and Wilmslow, home to celebrities from sport and show business. To the north is Manchester (about 15 minutes by train, 30 minutes by road) filled with culture, restaurants, various sporting arena, and a thriving nightlife. Manchester has recently become one of the most fashionable and vibrant cities in England.
Manchester airport is no more than 30 minutes from the school and London about three hours by road, 90 minutes by train.
There are local shops and amenities within walking distance. Large supermarkets are also close by in the town centre.
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