This Vacancy has closed.
School Counsellor
  • Employer: Little Ilford School
  • Reference: Pri/23/232178
  • Published: Fri 10/03/2023, 11:09 AM
  • Closing on: Sun 16/04/2023, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Term Time
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Salary: Scale  SO1 pro rated (actual salary £28,771 - 29,625)
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Location: Little Ilford School, Newham

Vacancy Location

More Information

School Counsellor

Required to start as soon as possible

Little Ilford is a friendly, inclusive and oversubscribed school in Newham making a big difference to the lives of our diverse student community. We have a strong reputation and high expectations of both students and staff and consider this to be an exciting place to work and develop, where creativity and innovation are nurtured. Our targets for attainment and progress are challenging, but staff have the focus and determination to realise them for the benefit of our students.  We really know our students, and focus on them as individuals.  Pastoral systems are strong and we value a curriculum offer and activities that educate the whole child. 

As a school we are absolutely committed to ensuring that all staff have access to comprehensive professional development and have developed an exciting and impactful programme designed to offer training that makes a real difference.  We value a good home/work balance and do what we can to support our staff in this respect. 

We are looking for someone to provide counselling to our students who are experiencing emotional challenges . You will be confident with teenagers and experienced in identifying all safeguarding matters providing guidance and advice to parents, carers and the school.

We will support and develop you to become an outstanding member of staff.  We are an aspirational, reflective and creative learning community where all adults are learners who take risks in order to achieve excellent results for our students. 

The closing date for applications is 16th April 2023, we will shortlist and interview sooner if we have a strong field.

We look forward to receiving your application.

To apply or obtain further information please see the vacancy section of our website www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk or contact Mehz Karim on 0208 928 3548 /email m.karim@littleilford.org

Little Ilford School, Rectory Road, Manor Park, London E12 6JB

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.