Job overview
We are offering placement at the Dunraven Secondary Phase to Counselling or Psychotherapy students who require practical counselling experience with 11–18-year-old students to supplement their studies.
The number of clinical hours will be dependent on trainees’ availability; however, we would advise a minimum of 4 hours per week so this can be beneficial to your studies and our students.
You will be working with secondary school-aged students and will demonstrate an ability to deal with confidential matters in a supportive and therapeutic manner, the primary focus being the well-being of our students.
The school’s aim is “Excellence for All”, and the trustees wish to offer such placements to candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm who are aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful, multi-ethnic coeducational school.
Start date: Not applicable. Successful applicants will start their placement once the school’s safer recruitment checks have been completed.
Hours of work: One day per week with a minimum of 4 clinical hours per week, plus fortnightly supervision, term-time only.
Length of placement: Dependent on individual course requirements but not exceeding one year.
Dunraven School Overview
Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of our marked progress has been significant, and our journey as a school is important to us. For example:
in February 2011, we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading-Edge School;
in August 2011, we converted to Academy status;
in 2012, we began our development as an all-through school, with children starting in Reception in September 2013;
in summer 2013, our £20 million BSF programme was completed;
in October 2014, we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted;
in 2016, we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor, and the Dunraven Educational Trust was established;
in September 2018, our Multi-Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary;
in September 2021, The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School joined the Trust;
in March 2023, we were judged by Ofsted as good overall with outstanding features.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 29 January 2026.
Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.