School Counsellor
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 August 2019
Job overview
As one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive environment for our girls aged 11-18. Our dedicated team of staff provide outstanding pastoral care in a genuine home environment and we are currently looking for a School Counsellor to provide additional support within the School community.
In this interesting and rewarding role, you will be working with pupils on a one-to-one basis to support their emotional needs and to help them to deal with the difficulties that they may be facing. You will work in partnership with doctors and the School Medical Centre and also provide guidance for House staff to ensure that the best all-round care is delivered for pupils.
You will need to have a good understanding of mental health in adolescents and ideally have experience of CBT. A background of working with young people (ideally girls/young women) is essential and you will have a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy and hold UKCP/BACP registration.
The position is part-time and will be for one or two days per week during term time.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website www.downehouse.net > Jobs or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Monday 19th August 2019.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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