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We are Hiring! - School Counsellor


The London Academy of Excellence would like to appoint a new school counsellor, a pivotal role in our pastoral team.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 1st April.

LAET’s leaders are deeply committed to student wellbeing and pastoral care, recognising the impact this has on the excellent outcomes of our students.

The successful candidate will work as part of a very well-resourced and experienced pastoral team. The counsellor will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy Headteacher) and safeguarding team which includes a Mental Health Lead, Safeguarding Officer (SGO)  and SEN Learning Support Assistant as Deputy DSLs. They will also work alongside our Heads of Year and Deputy Heads of Year and teaching staff in supporting students.

This role is suited to applicants with counselling qualifications who are looking to support our aspirational and impressive students to meet their academic potential.

In fulfilling this role, the successful candidates will model the values of the school in being academically ambitious and committed to the wellbeing of young people in our unique environment as an academically selective 16-19 school.

Actual pay, based upon 40 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 2 weeks (39 working weeks in total), is £30,019 pa (£35,000 pa FTE)

This is a full time position, but part time applicants will also be considered.

For more information please review the Job Description for the role below.

Applications should be made via the LAET Application Form attached below with a covering letter addressed to Ms Elaine Brown, Deputy Head (Pastoral) via email - elaine.brown@laetottenham.ac.uk.