Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. . We are looking for an individual to support and motivate students to improve their emotional health by helping them develop self-care skills, build resilience and better utilise community resources. To be motivated by the potential to make a difference to the lives of young people, and have a strong understanding of individuals with multifaceted needs. To use person-centred and relationship-based practice to support students to achieve goals and progress against their emotional health and address specific barriers that are important to them such as social interaction, family and futures. To support students to achieve progress against the goals and issues that are important to them. To deliver a range of targeted and evidence-based interventions to maximise emotional wellbeing and sustain recovery.We are looking for someone who can use a range of person centred, and strengths-based techniques to produce personalised and appropriately sequenced action and support plans for students. Someone to directly deliver a toolbox of evidence-based interventions which improves emotional health and overall wellbeing. Someone who is able to use pre and post therapy interventions to maximise recovery and improve the person’s experience of emotional health. We are looking for someone to provide coaching support to individuals on a 1:1 or group basis giving information, guidance, advice and support. Relevant qualification in emotional coaching/guidance.Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups. If you’re excited to learn more, please email the HR Department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or contact us on +44 (0) 1343 837 837Closing date: 17 May 2024Shortlisting: 20 May 2024Selection processes taking place: 23 & 24 May 2024 About the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Personal development in areas relevant to the job role.
**Qualifications Required**
• Relevant qualification in emotional/coaching guidance • Degree level education
• Mental Health First Aid Qualification
• Emotional health coaching qualification
• Knowledge of up-to-date coaching and support techniques.
