Counsellor

Do you want the opportunity to change people’s lives and join a school where student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do? The counselling department has several interventions and resources to support our student’s social, emotional and academic well-being; here are some examples:

« Dedicated counselling room - fully confidential safe space

« Extensive pastoral team – a strong team comprising a safeguarding team, Student Support Managers, Raising Standard Leaders and Family Liaison Officers

« Integral Well-being team – the opportunity to impact the well-being of the whole Academy

« Strong SEND Support Team – working together to achieve the best possible support

« Well-resourced Hearing Resource Centre - specialist materials and resources to ensure high-quality teaching and learning takes place in all allocated classes

« Supportive and engaged teaching staff and leadership team – one of our counsellors have said, " Teachers are open-minded and really interested in how they can support. They are also onboard with therapeutic interventions.”

« Caring School Culture –we put our student’s well-being at the centre of all decision-making. We believe in Trauma Informed Practice. Behaviour is not looked at in a vacuum. It is looked at within a context, with mental health being part of this.  

What makes The Langley Academy one of the best places to teach? Beyond the department, here is a flavour of what life is like at The Langley Academy:

« ‘Students have outstanding attitudes to learning. Behaviour is excellent’ Ofsted

« An inclusive, diverse, and welcoming school community

« A vibrant, buzzy open plan environment

« Strong, supportive leadership team – mentoring and 1-1 coaching from leaders across the Trust

« Part of the Arbib Education Trust providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning, including on-site museum exhibitions

   Our perks

  The wellbeing and professional development of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits     

 include:

« Work-life balance – innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities, early finish Fridays and a day off in term time

« Enhanced funding for personal development - to support our learning culture

« Ways to save - including staff discounts from Vivup, a world class pension, contribution, and access to private healthcare

« Healthy body and mind - free on-site gym, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, and wellbeing resources

You don’t need to just take our word for it, watch our video to hear why our colleagues love working here. For an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, contact our HR Lead tara.mackay@langleyacademy.org