Counsellor
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- £6,174 - £6,175 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2023
Job overview
Term Time Only – 4 hours per week
Salary: £6,175 (FTE £68,235) Dependent on Experience
TBOWA Support Staff Salary Scale 60
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, commended by Ofsted for its ‘inclusive approach, which seeks to support all pupils’. Led by a dedicated team with ‘strong moral and ethical foundation[s]’, our shared mission for ‘improving the life chances of all [our] pupils is at the very centre of [our] work’ (Ofsted, 2017).
The academy has a rare and exciting opportunity for an adaptable counselling professional to provide specialist expertise in counselling, to ensure that students are able to manage their educational, vocational and personal progression.
The successful candidate will be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to continually evaluate and improve their own practice. They will be able work empathically, congruently, and non-judgementally to assist students with developing resilience and independence.
The successful candidate will:
- Have BACP accreditation, UKCP or BPC registration
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to form effective, professional relationships with a wide range of contacts
- Understand the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of young people
- Have knowledge of local mental health services and CAMHS Service
- Have a minimum of two years’ experience working with young people
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing the individual needs of students referred to the counselling service to identify appropriate support
- Prioritising students according to their needs and concerns
- Using a secure and confidential setting to talk to students who need the counselling services
- Maintaining accurate records of student meetings
As Counsellor, you will join a dedicated team pastoral and welfare team in addition to:
- Enrolment into the LGPS – one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK
- Strong travel links and staff parking
- Close proximity to beaches, supermarkets and coffee shops
- Cycle to work and IT Purchase schemes
To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies section of our website to complete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/vacancies/support-staff
Please email completed application forms to
recruitment@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown,
Principal.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS check is also required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Sunday 16th April, 2023
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy
- Mallard Road, Bournemouth
- Dorset
- BH8 9PW
- United Kingdom
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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