We are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic and committed School Counsellor to join our pastoral team, who can make a difference for the young people at our school. The School Counsellor will work closely with a number of young people who are experiencing difficulties and support them to overcome barriers to their learning. You will join our experienced pastoral team and work alongside outside agencies to ensure the well-being, attendance, progress and achievement of the young people.
Essential qualifications for this post:
• Post Graduate Diploma or relevant qualification in counselling or psychotherapy.
• BACP Accreditation, UKCP registration or BPD.
The post is part-time for 14 hours per week (working Mondays and Fridays), term time only including INSET days (39 weeks a year).
Why work for us?
- Internal career opportunities
- Personalised professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
- Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
- Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance for support staff
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts at local leisure centres
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th September.
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS & Barred List Check.
Chipping Sodbury School is committed to safeguarding young people through its selection process