Cross Site - Sixth Forms Counsellor (Part Time, Part Year, Fixed Term)

Christ the King Sixth Forms: Emmanuel; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family of successful Catholic sixth forms in south-east London is seeking a Sixth Forms Counsellor to provide professional and confidential support to students facing personal difficulties, including emotional and mental health concerns. This part-time position entails working 4.5 hours a week for 40 days per year on a fixed-term contract until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised post-graduate qualification in counselling/psychotherapy at degree level or diploma level.
• Accredited (or working towards accreditation), registered, or a member of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and confidential counselling services to students.
• Support students facing emotional and mental health concerns.

Education

Recognised post-graduate qualification in counselling/psychotherapy

Accreditation or membership in a professional body (e.g., BACP/UKCP)

Job description

Overview

Christ the King Sixth Forms is a family of three highly successful Catholic sixth forms located in south east London and Kent. Recently rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. CTK offers exceptional, expert teaching in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, each CTK sixth form creates an environment where high achievement is promoted and attained.

Role

We wish to appoint a Sixth Forms Counsellor to provide a professional and confidential service to students across all three CTK Sixth Forms, ensuring that students receive the support and help they need when facing individual difficulties including emotional and mental health concerns.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a recognised post-graduate qualification in counselling / psychotherapy at degree level or a minimum requirement at Diploma level.
• Applicants should be accredited (or working towards accreditation), registered or a member of a professional body, for example BACP/UKCP or an equivalent.

Terms and Location

This is a part-time, part year post to be worked over 1 day (4.5 hours per week for 40 days per year). It is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

How to Apply

For an application form and further details, please visit the vacancies page of our website: https://www.ctk.ac.uk/vacancies/ Closing Date: 10am on Thursday 25th September 2025. Interviews: Monday 29th September 2025. Early applications welcome.

Safeguarding

Christ the King Sixth Forms is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful applicant along with appropriate child protection screening, as per safer recruitment guidelines.