School Counsellor

We are looking for a well-qualified individual to work with out pastoral team, supporting students across the school in providing structured counselling sessions. The successful candidate will students who fall below the CAMHS threshold and will have a minimum of 2 years experience supporting young people in a school or community setting and an appropriate professional qualification.

The position is for term time only. 

King Solomon High School is a culturally diverse and welcoming school on the East London/Essex border.  The school has a strong religious ethos but is equally welcoming to people of all faiths and of none. Our ethos of Learning, Community & Charity is central to everything we do.  

What we can offer :  

• A supportive work environment     
• Opportunities to work independently     
• Opportunities for CPD     
• Working creatively on projects and events

What you can offer:  

• A calm, consistent and approachable manner    
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents and external agencies     
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skill     
• Enthusiasm and energy

Reasons to work at King Solomon High School:  

• KS has a fantastic personal development programme for teachers and support staff at all levels. All our training is tailored to individual needs and not just a ‘one size fits all’ model.     
• KS culture is supportive, friendly and we encourage staff at all levels to share good      practice and ideas.     
• Our students want to learn and be part of a community they take great pride in. Behaviour is good and there are robust strategies in place to enable new staff to      establish themselves in the school.     
• Our school is a diverse and vibrant place where students respect and celebrate each      other’s differences. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to join them in this enriching environment.

Please click on the ‘apply’ button below to complete the application form for this role. To find out why we’re so proud of our School, visit our website now: www.kkshs.uk or check us out on Twitter @kingsolomonhigh

King Solomon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.