Counsellor

We are seeking to appoint a fulltime Counsellor with immediate effect on a permanent basis. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong SEND department in our highly successful academy which holds a good Ofsted status.

The core purpose of the role is to hold sessions with students in a safe and confidential environment. To encourage students to look at their choices and find their own way to make a positive change within their life.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should be educated to Level 3 standard of education with BACP qualification or equivalent, with excellent communication skills both written and verbal with pastoral experience of managing staff and students to resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

Responsibilities of the post holder will be in accordance with the Counsellor job description.

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4:00pm, and Friday 8am – 3.30pm term time only plus Inset days.

Annual salary for this role will be in accordance with the Academy's Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £28,649 salary (Band 4 Point 26-30), however, actual salary offered will be £24,561 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 26 including an allowance for holiday pay.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of Human Resources, at , to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.

To apply please complete the Plume Academy application form (please see link via our website). This must be completed and submitted to by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: noon Monday 20 May 2024, however, interviews may be held sooner upon receipt of application.

Interviews are likely to take place during that week.