School Counsellor - London Borough of Hounslow, United Kingdom - London Borough of Hounslow

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Cranford Community College is a popular, friendly and vibrant secondary academy in West London.


We are committed to developing colleagues at every stage of their careers and have a range of staff development activities on offer.

We prioritise collaborative team work and a positive 'can do' attitude throughout the whole school for the benefit of our students and the community and to promote staff wellbeing.


This is an exciting opportunity for a talented counsellor to join our passionate and highly effective pastoral team working in high quality, inclusive and well-resourced environment.

They will provide counselling for individual Academy students, responding to a range of social, emotional or educational concerns.


What we can offer:


  • Exceptional professional development and career progression
  • A large Sixth Form and close links with primaries providing staff with the opportunity to engage with students across all key stages
  • A programme of amazing extracurricular and international visits and exchanges


  • Good transport links

  • Crossrail and the Piccadilly line are short bus rides away
  • Close proximity to the A4, M4 & M25 with free parking on site for all staff
  • A range of staff sporting and social activities
  • Workload reducing initiatives
  • Generous pension scheme (optional)
  • Healthcare cash plans (optional)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Laptop for all staff
  • Staff garden

What you can offer:


  • A passion for supporting young people to be happy and successful (Essential)
  • Recognised professional counselling qualifications to diploma level or equivalent. (Essential)
  • An ability to build positive relationships with children and adults (Essential)
  • Strong organisational skills and an ability to maintain accurate, appropriate records (Essential)
  • A calm, supportive manner and a willingness to be adaptable (Essential)
  • Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting (Desirable)
  • Experience working with external agencies, for example, across the NHS, SEND (Desirable)
At least one reference will need to be from your current employer.

Closing date:
Friday 10th February 2023

Cranford Community College
High Street
Hounslow
TW5 9PD

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