School Psychotherapist/Counsellor - Term Time

Job Description

Pay: KR 9 Start Date: Immediate Kent Range 9 (£30,034 - £34,180) actual salary £12,209 -£13,894 Required ASAP A vacancy has become available for a School Psychotherapist/ Counsellor at Wrotham School. The candidate will need to have substantial experienceofworking with children and adolescents in a social care, health or educationsetting. You will need to have a minimum of two years experience working withchildren of varying ages in a voluntary or professional capacity, and will beregistered with a recognisedprofessional body such as UKCP or BACP. You will need to have sensitivity, empathy and a genuineinterest in the emotional problems faced by children, adolescents and theirfamilies and have excellent communications skills. This post will also require a significantamount ofprofessionalism and discretion whilst having the ability to deal with theextremes of human emotion, ambiguity and vulnerability. The role is for 18 hours per week, term time only plus twoStaff Training Days and attracts the following salary, basedon level ofqualification/experience; Kent Range 9 £30,034 - £34,180 (pro rata for 18 hours aweek term time plus 2 days) to £12,209 - £13,894.To apply please complete the application form available on ourwebsite, and write a letter of application of no morethan two sides of A4explaining how your experience and impact make you a suitable candidate forthis role. Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employmentand actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardlessof race,gender, sexuality and disability. Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DisclosureApplication tothe Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISABarred List for children. If you would like to make an application or discuss the post pleasecontact Jan Wheeler, HR, on or jwheeler@wrotham.kent.sch.ukApplications will be considered upon receiptand we reserve theright to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received.Therefore early application is recommended to avoid disappointment. Closing Date: 30/09/2021 at 17:00 Interviews: TBC Information about the school Wrotham School is partof the Character Education Trust and is awell disciplined 11-18 School. Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by ascenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute)access from the A20/M20 and close proximity tothe A2/M2/M25/M26. Journey byroad from nearby Bromley/ Dartford/ Bexley/ Orpington varies from 15-30minutes. The local mainline station is a 10 minute walk from the school and ison the direct commuter line to Victoria Station in central London; this lineincludesstops at Bromley South. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1