School Counsellor

Set in 32 acres of stunning countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Eagle House is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive and exciting approach to education, to encourage pupils to learn for life and constantly evolving to embrace new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated School Councellor/Play Therapist.

You will join on a Part Time basis (28 hours per week, 34 weeks per year), and in return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, contribution to our personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced Maternity / Paternity packages, cycle to work scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

**Key responsibilities: (see attached job description for full requirements)**
- To provide a confidential therapeutic service to students and maintain appropriate secure records
- To work individually with students and also provide group work when deemed appropriate
- To work closely with the school’s Pastoral and Safeguarding staff to support children and young people, including attending regular Pastoral Core Group meetings
- To think systemically and work with staff as well as parents to help create a therapeutic environment for the child
- To work within the Wellbeing centre as a fully integrated member of the community

**What we are looking for**:
**Essential**
- Counselling or psychotherapy qualification to Post Graduate Diploma or Masters’ level
- Specific level 5 or above qualification in working with children and adolescents
- UKCP registration, BACP or PTUK accreditation or demonstrably working towards this
- Good understanding of attachment and child development as well as the specific developmental and other issues faced by 3 - 13 year olds
- A good understanding of the challenges faced by young people in a day and boarding school environment and within the education system in general
- At least 4 years post qualification experience in counselling/psychotherapy or play therapy
- Experience of working within a school environment

**Closing Date: 26th February**

So, if you are committed to contributing towards the School community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please **apply** now.
- Eagle House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._
- Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._
- The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children._
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents._