School Counsellor
Kennet School
West Berkshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £34,834 - £37,336 dependent on experience (pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2024
Job overview
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 occasional days
This is a well-established and vitally important post, providing intensive support work for pupils and their families, who are experiencing difficulty, disadvantage or need.
• Be independent, creative and self-motivated
• Require good communication/liaison skills
• Require some understanding of behavioural difficulties
• Provide targeted intervention for both individuals and groups
• Involve work within the primary and secondary education sector
An understanding of the many agencies available to support pupils would be an advantage but not a pre-requisite, as would a background in education.
Why choose Kennet School?
Joining our school community means becoming part of an open, collaborative environment where trust in our professionals is paramount. We pride ourselves on outstanding facilities and abundant resources that
empower our educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences. We are seeking applicants who bring creativity, a forward-thinking attitude, and an unapologetic passion for enabling young people to reach their fullest potential. At our school, innovation is encouraged, and every voice matters in shaping an educational landscape where pupils thrive.
All staff have access to a range of benefits including a Cycle Scheme, local government pension scheme and annual flu jab. Kennet School is a highly oversubscribed and ambitious academy which seeks staff who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of the school.
Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.
To Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quickb Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
Closing Date: Monday, 7 October 2024 (9am) Interviews: TBC
Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.
Attached documents
About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s Career Site
Explore what makes Kennet School a unique and rewarding place to build your career. Here, you’ll find all the details on our values, culture and current vacancies.
Our Vision and Beliefs
At Kennet School, learning is at the heart of everything we do. Whilst many schools make this claim, for us, it’s a defining principle that guides our approach every day. Kennet is a vibrant, supportive and purposeful place to work, offering diverse career opportunities across a wide range of roles. Our staff includes forward-thinking, creative educators who are genuinely passionate about their subjects. Our motto, Excellence through Endeavour, isn’t just for our pupils; it’s a guiding value for our entire community.
We value a welcoming and rewarding atmosphere, reflected in the number of staff who progress into leadership roles or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere. Staff at Kennet live by educationalist Dylan Wiliam’s mantra: "If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve."
Our History
Founded in 1957, Kennet School has grown into a vibrant, ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school. Today, we serve around 1,800 pupils, with a thriving Sixth Form of approximately 350 students. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in numerous awards and accreditations, including Artsmark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, Music Mark School, and the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark, which focuses on the mental health and well-being across our organisation.
Commitment to Professional Growth
Kennet School is dedicated to cultivating professional growth, investing in our staff with development resources far above the national average. From NPQs and Leadership apprenticeships to MA programmes, we are committed to helping every team member reach their full potential.
Our new staff and Early Career Teacher (ECT) programmes are tailored to individual needs, offering mentorship, shadowing opportunities and exposure to diverse school roles. As the local cluster lead for ECT training in partnership with UCL, we provide dedicated weekly mentor meetings and at least three professional development sessions each half term.
Benefits
- High quality professional growth programmes and clear opportunities for progression
- Supportive culture with lesson observation and coaching
- Career support tailored to all levels of experience
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Discount at our onsite Leisure Centre
- Cycle to Work scheme
- FREE access to Office 365 & Adobe Creative Cloud
- FREE IT training courses
- Discounted vehicle breakdown cover
- Childcare support
But don't just take our word for it... read the quotes below and take some time out to watch our recruitment video and hear firsthand what it is like to work at Kennet.
Recruitment Process
We are seeking to secure the best possible teachers for our school and so will usually interview within a week of the closing date. Interview schedules vary depending on role and subject but full details will be sent to candidates following shortlisting. All interviews include a tour of the school site and an opportunity to meet key staff members.
Speculative Enquiries and Visits
As an outward looking organisation, we are always keen to have conversations with teachers about their careers and potential opportunities at Kennet. Equally, if you have seen a vacancy and are considering an application, we would encourage you to come and see the school in action. For more information contact Mrs Cambridge (Head's PA) on scambridge@kennetschool.co.uk.
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