Counsellor
Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Starting salary £24,561 p.a. pro-rated (Band 4 Point 26-30)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
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 d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, 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 HR@plume.essex.sch.uk 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.
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About Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family.
Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more.
As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development.
In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the Director of HR prior to completing the application form, Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail. Further information about the academy including videos to give candidates virtual tours are available on our website at https://www.plume.essex.sch.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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