School Counsellor

We are looking to appoint a school counsellor to provide counselling support for pupils, parents and staff.  The successful candidate should have a relevant counselling qualification and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience of working with pupils across the primary phase. Applicants are required to be educated to at least GCSE standard, including English and Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent.

Houndsfield Primary School is part of Attigo Academy Trust. Our core values are excellence, community and diversity. We provide a harmonious, happy learning environment where pupils feel valued and listened to.  We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school where the promotion of equal opportunities underpins our practice.

 Salary:  £17,779 - £18,917 pa inc (Scale 6)

 Hours:  39 weeks per year (term time only)

 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

 8.30am–4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch

Contract type:  Permanent

Start Date:       ASAP

To arrange a visit and experience our unique school for yourself, please contact the school office. Please also visit our website www.houndsfieldprimary.co.uk information about our school.

When applying please ensure you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

For a Job Description please ‘Click Here’

For a Person Specification please ‘Click Here’

To apply please click the ‘Apply’ button below

Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 9:00am (any applications received after this time will not be accepted)

Interviews will take place on Thursday 3rd October 2024

All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Therefore, all workers and employees within Enfield are expected to share this commitment.  All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.    Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

PLEASE NOTE: CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED