Kent College, Canterbury are looking for an empathetic individual to volunteer as an Independent Listener at our Senior School. Here at KC, we have a system whereby any child who wishes to talk to an independent adult can do so. This is open to all students, both day and boarding, and pupils are informed of who this person is and how to contact them. We have separate Independent Listener’s for our Junior and Senior Schools.

This position is unpaid and voluntary, and is independent of the main lines of School management.

Please see the attached job description for more information on what the role entails, as well as our Counsellor and Independent Listener Policy.

Closing Date for Applications: 28th August 2023, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Kent College Canterbury 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.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via Kent College’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

Location : Canterbury

Closing Date : 28th August 2023 

HOW TO APPLY

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