At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide one-to-one emotional support to students and staff, promoting positive mental health.
- Company: Heathside School in Weybridge is dedicated to nurturing a healthy school environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Position is part-time, 2 days per week during term time.
- Why this job: Join a recently reaccredited school committed to mental health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in counselling within an educational setting and liaising with external agencies is required.
The predicted salary is between 33552 - 35763 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team as a School Counsellor at Heathside Weybridge. In this role, you will provide one-to-one emotional and therapeutic support to students and, when needed, to staff, helping to nurture a healthy school environment. Our commitment to mental health and wellbeing is central to our school's ethos. We are proud to have recently been reaccredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools (December 2023), recognising our dedication to fostering positive wellbeing and a supportive community for both students and staff. Join us in making a difference in our school community!
Qualifications
- Experience of counselling in an education setting
- Experience liaising with external agencies
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Wellbeing leads and pastoral team
- Promote positive emotional and mental health
- Contribute to the school well-being programme
Benefits
- Outstanding Local Government Pension Scheme, featuring generous employer contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package, including Cycle to Work scheme and access to exclusive staff discounts
- Free on-site parking for added convenience
- Exceptional support and career progression opportunities
- Priority school admissions for staff children (after two years of permanent employment, in line with our admissions policy)
School Counsellor in Weybridge employer: Heathside School
Heathside School offers a supportive community with a focus on mental health. Located in Weybridge, Surrey, it provides exceptional career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. The school has been reaccredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools, highlighting its commitment to fostering positive wellbeing.
