Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
6 February 2025 Job overview
Wellbeing Practitioner Ashford School is a dynamic, thriving co-educational day and boarding school. Pupils range from 3 months to 18 years. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, forward-thinking individual who will be an important part of our pastoral team and has a genuine interest in supporting and helping young people. The role of the ‘Wellbeing Practitioner’ will be part-time, requiring 1 day per week, primarily based at the Senior School but with the flexibility to work across both school sites (Prep School and Senior School). Wellbeing is central to all that we do in school as we recognise that happy, contented children thrive. We want the successful candidate to help develop this role within the School on both sites, working closely with the Wellbeing Manager and our Health Centre team. The successful applicant will be a qualified counsellor and will also hold a diploma (level 4 as a minimum) and be BACP accredited. The role will be varied, but the successful candidate will be expected to work directly with children on a 1-2-1 basis and closely with the Health Centre team. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with young people from 5-18 years with a variety of emotional difficulties. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well within a team as well as independently. A flexible approach to workload is essential, as well as being adaptable to change. The ability to write accurate reports and use a range of communication techniques skillfully is also essential. A knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential to this role. Candidates must also hold a full UK driver’s license and be prepared to work across both school sites. Note:
We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible. Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
About Ashford School
Ashford School East Hill, Ashford Kent TN24 8PB United Kingdom +44 1233 625171 Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding schools, founded in 1898. Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent. Ashford School, East Hill: Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School’s beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside. The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool. The school’s boarding houses are on campus. Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students. Ashford School, Great Chart: Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened. The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion. The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff. Our students: Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11). Our location: Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station’s position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.
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Competitive
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
6 February 2025 Job overview
Wellbeing Practitioner Ashford School is a dynamic, thriving co-educational day and boarding school. Pupils range from 3 months to 18 years. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, forward-thinking individual who will be an important part of our pastoral team and has a genuine interest in supporting and helping young people. The role of the ‘Wellbeing Practitioner’ will be part-time, requiring 1 day per week, primarily based at the Senior School but with the flexibility to work across both school sites (Prep School and Senior School). Wellbeing is central to all that we do in school as we recognise that happy, contented children thrive. We want the successful candidate to help develop this role within the School on both sites, working closely with the Wellbeing Manager and our Health Centre team. The successful applicant will be a qualified counsellor and will also hold a diploma (level 4 as a minimum) and be BACP accredited. The role will be varied, but the successful candidate will be expected to work directly with children on a 1-2-1 basis and closely with the Health Centre team. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with young people from 5-18 years with a variety of emotional difficulties. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well within a team as well as independently. A flexible approach to workload is essential, as well as being adaptable to change. The ability to write accurate reports and use a range of communication techniques skillfully is also essential. A knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential to this role. Candidates must also hold a full UK driver’s license and be prepared to work across both school sites. Note:
We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible. Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
About Ashford School
Ashford School East Hill, Ashford Kent TN24 8PB United Kingdom +44 1233 625171 Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding schools, founded in 1898. Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent. Ashford School, East Hill: Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School’s beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside. The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool. The school’s boarding houses are on campus. Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students. Ashford School, Great Chart: Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened. The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion. The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff. Our students: Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11). Our location: Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station’s position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.
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