Counsellor

Counsellor (Part Time)

Grade 8 (Points 23-26) £32,234 - £34,728 pa – salary will be pro rata to weeks and hours worked.

Permanent for 38 weeks (term time) plus 3 inset days per year

3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Friday per week) - hours to be agreed

Responsible to: Deputy Principal

To provide a complementary service to teachers and pastoral staff in school, addressing the needs of individual children who need to help to overcome a crisis or trauma thus reducing barriers to learning.

As a college, we are very proud to have been the Department for Education Pupil Premium Secondary Regional Champion, Leicester Mercury School of the Year and shortlisted for the Pearson's 2018 National School of the year.

Within our context the progress students make at Fullhurst is exceptional, something recognised in our most recent Ofsted inspection which stated: ‘There is a clear-sighted focus on improving GCSE outcomes, combined with a deep-seated moral commitment to serving the needs of the young people in the area’.

We passionately believe in transforming the lives of young people from one of the most deprived communities in the UK.

With almost 50% of our students from disadvantaged backgrounds, we know that our success is genuinely doing this. If you want to be part of our continued success and if you believe in improving the life chances of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds we look forward to receiving your application.

Further details, including the application form, are available from our website which can be found by clicking 'Apply' or by emailing recruitment@fullhurst.leicester.sch.uk

A letter detailing why you are a suitable candidate for the position should accompany your completed application. Completed applications should be returned to The Principal, Fullhurst Community College, Imperial Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1AH or via email at recruitment@fullhurst.leicester.sch.uk

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 16th August 2021 at 9.00am

Fullhurst Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please note that an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) statement will be obtained for the successful applicant.