School Counsellor
Wrenn School
Northamptonshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Scale 5 Fixed, Point 12 (Points 12- 17)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- March 2021
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2021
Job overview
School Counsellor
Permanent / Part Time Post
NJC Scale 5 Fixed, Point 12 (Points 12- 17)
15 hours per week
38 weeks per year (term time only)
43.51 paid weeks per year
Actual Salary: £7,504.19 per annum
Start date – March 2021
Grading and Salary will be based in accordance with our Pay Policy, linked to Performance
We are looking to appoint for a new member of staff to join our pastoral team as a School Counsellor. The successful applicant will be working across both sites (London and Doddington Road) for 2 days a week, term time only.
Wrenn School was awarded SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2018 (Northampton Education Awards) and has the ambition, the expertise and the determination to ensure that our outcomes will continue to improve beyond our current P8 score of +0.03. To do this, it is vital that we attract the right calibre of professional to work alongside our dedicated team of staff. We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do, who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.
Your career and development as a member of staff is important to us and every member of staff receives an Individual Professional Development Programme. We empower staff to take ownership of their career progression and we invest significantly in training, outreach work and research projects linked to the needs of our students and the school.
The successful candidate will be joining our family at an exciting time where we aim to be recognised as a top 10% school in the UK by 2021. We believe that every student is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We have a traditional ethos called ‘Proud to be Wrenn’ underpinning our School and strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.
Situated on the outskirts of the town of Wellingborough, Wrenn is a popular School with dynamic, inspirational and caring staff. Expectations are high, Wrenn demands high standards and aspirations from students and staff alike, with an excellent programme of CPD support that will support and develop your career at Wrenn.
For an application pack or to arrange a visit to our School, please contact Miss A Pomroy, 01933 222039 or alice.wright@wrennschool.org.uk or visit our website www.wrennschool.org.uk
Closing date: 29th January 2021
Interview date: Week commencing 1st February 2021
We are an equal opportunities employer. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, together with references from previous employers will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.
Attached documents
About Wrenn School
Located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Wrenn School is a secondary school for boys and girls aged 11-18. The establishment has two campuses: London Road, for Years 10-13 and Doddington Road, for Years 7-9. The coeducational School has 1470 pupils, including 140 in the sixth form.
Wrenn School's origins lie in Wellingborough High School for girls and Wellingborough Grammar School for boys, which both shared the site in 1930. The two schools merged in 1975. Wrenn School gained academy status in 2013.
Headteacher
Marianne Blake
Letter from the Headteacher
Dear Candidate
I am delighted that you have shown an interest in applying for this key post at our Ofsted rated GOOD school and SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2020 & 2018 (Northampton Education Awards). We believe that our students should receive an excellent education with opportunities to succeed beyond their potential, encouraging them to become confident, independent young adults, balanced by compassion and respect for others.
Wrenn School has the ambition, the expertise and the determination to ensure that our outcomes will continue to improve beyond our current P8 score of +0.19. To do this, it is vital that we attract the right calibre of professional to work alongside our dedicated team of staff. We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do, who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.
Your career and development as a teacher is important to us and every member of staff receives an Individual Professional Development Programme. We empower staff to take ownership of their career progression and we invest significantly in training, outreach work, nationally recognised leadership qualifications and research projects linked to the needs of our students and the school. Teaching is a most satisfying and at the same time demanding profession, and the wellbeing of our staff is of paramount importance. We continually monitor and pursue opportunities to manage workload effectively and promote a working environment that is supportive, enjoyable and positive for all.
The Governors are passionate about securing the very best for the School and expect commitment and drive, coupled with sensibility and humility. If you feel you have the skills, expertise, energy, enthusiasm and passion to join the staff team here, then please ensure that you apply.
You will be able to find a wealth of information about Wrenn School on our website https://www.wrennschool.org.uk/ which will help with your decision. Alternately you can arrange to visit us and talk to the students and staff, but more importantly you will see the Wrennaissance for yourself.
Yours faithfully
Marianne Blake
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