School Counsellor (Part time)

 School counsellor (part time) 

 Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (SILS)

 Dates:                 Apply by Friday 10 April 2020 

                             Starting 1st June 2020, or as soon as possible

 Salary:                £17,435 to £20,422 per annum (for 3 days)

Location:             South London

Contract type:    Part Time, 3 days per week 

Contract term:  1 year fixed term, term time only

Why choose us?

Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (SILS) is an alternative education provision for students excluded from mainstream schools because of social emotional or mental health difficulties.  SILS has consistently been judged a ‘Good School’ (Ofsted), and all the staff are committed to improving the outcomes and life chances of our learners.     

The role

We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our dedicated staff team.       

You will be a BACP (or equivalent) accredited practitioner with experience of working with a diverse range of student issues.  You will have the ability to work flexibly, using cognitive behaviour therapy, psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapy, or other appropriate therapies for time-limited work with our learners, and their families.   

A good understanding of the demands of work within an educational setting is desirable; and do note that the successful applicant will be required to work across our two South London sites at Davey Street and Porlock Street by London Bridge.   

Interested?  Please have a read through the job description and application form which is available on the school's website www.silsschools.org  under Job Vacancies, and note that only applications submitted on the school's form will be considered.  

Closing date: Friday 10 April 2020, 12.00 noon 

Interviews:  Week beginning 20 April 2020 

Enquiries:  Genevieve Marsh, Business Manager on 0207 525 1668, email gmarsh@sils.southwark.sch.uk  

Address: Southwark Inclusive Learning Service

2 Davey Street, London.  SE15 6LF.   Tel: 0207 525 1150

SILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment; therefore the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check via the DBS.