Orbis Student Counsellor

Orbis Student Counsellor

Responsible to:                Orbis SEND Lead

Hours:                                37 hours per week

Working Pattern             Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm Fridays 8.00am – 3.30pm   

Working Days:                 190 days per annum excluding school holidays.

Holiday:                               28 days plus bank holidays to be taken during periods of school closure

Salary:                                  Orbis PayScale 17- 22 £25,981 - £29,394 (FTE), Actual Pro-rata Salary £21,977- £24,864 per annum.  

Pension:                              Generous local government pension scheme from day 1 of employment

We have an exciting Trust opportunity for an outstanding counsellor to join Orbis Education Trust. The Student Counsellor will support the mental and physical health and emotional wellbeing of all students. They will provide a high-quality counselling service to students experiencing a wide range of social, emotional and health issues.

They will be key to Orbis Education Trusts commitment to ensure all students reach their academic potential, develop the values and behaviours the Trust espouses and are best prepared for a fulfilled and successful adult life.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for this thriving trust.  They will be dynamic and innovative practitioner, who is passionate about their area of work, the impact it can have on a young person's development and all-round education.  They will also be someone who values working as part of a team ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and attainment.

We are committed to providing a world-class education for every student through a well-designed and balanced curriculum. Our established culture provides a calm, safe and stimulating learning environment.

Ethical leadership is at the core of all decisions the Trust makes. As such, staff are valued, treated with respect, and afforded a diverse range of opportunities that come with professional trust. We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a staff to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes.

The Position is open to start as soon as possible.

Closing date is 9.00am Monday 23 September 2024. 

We may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

To apply for this role, please visit the Southfield School vacancies page on our web site or apply through the My New Term link found within the Applicant Info Pack attached.

If you have any queries, please contact the school.

t: 01536 513063

 e: recruitment@orbismat.com

Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.