School Counsellor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Required for September 2023.
Speaking to a school counsellor can be a transformative experience for children and young people. It can help them cope with the difficult circumstances they face in their lives - and to go on and flourish in the future (BACP)
Seven Kings School is an all-through comprehensive school in the London Borough of Redbridge. We provide a high-quality education to local children, regardless of their ability. There are approximately 2300 students on roll, 500 of these in our dynamic Sixth Form. We are a ‘harmonious school’ with an excellent learning environment.
This is a superb opportunity for the right person; we ask a great deal of our staff but we offer an outstanding opportunity for the right person to make a real impact on children’s lives, supporting our lovely students meaningfully and in turn supported by highly professional and committed colleagues.
We are looking for a fully qualified and experienced young persons' counsellor to deliver a professional, confidential and accountable school-based counselling service to our wonderful young people.
The successful candidate will have strong personal values and be motivated to lead in line with the ethos of Seven Kings School having an unconditional positive regard for young people. You will be able to provide effective therapeutic counselling to young people to help them develop emotional resilience and improved self-esteem. A BACP registered and ideally accredited counsellor, you will have a solid understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and be able to effectively deliver one to one counselling provision in school.
We are looking to appoint a candidate who is eager to develop this role and we welcome applications which will ensure we are continuing to diversify our staff and leadership, we are committed to equal opportunities. The right candidate can make something of this role, ensuring our students fulfil their wonderful potential.
Seven Kings School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Counsellor roles across Seven Kings School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,067 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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