School Counsellor

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A school trust in East Midlands is seeking a school counsellor to provide individual student counselling within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will hold a professional counselling qualification and have experience working in education. Responsibilities include liaising with CAMHS for specialist care and communicating with parents and staff. The role offers a competitive salary of £29,680.88 pro rata and access to a comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme and staff wellbeing services.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Package with counselling and health services

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Professional counselling qualification required.
• Experience working in an educational environment.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual student counselling and support.
• Liaise with CAMHS to coordinate support for students.
• Communicate with parents and staff for student well-being.

Skills

Patience

Excellent listening

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to liaise with outside agencies

Education

Professional counselling qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a school counsellor to provide individual student counselling whilst offering support with a wide range of issues and topics within a caring, supportive and inclusive environment at Babington Academy. The successful candidate will hold a professional counselling qualification and be able to demonstrate and understand the developmental, emotional, social and educational needs of young people and have experience of working in an educational environment. Patience, excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role. You will also have an understanding of CAMHS and other local services as you will be liaising with outside agencies to access specialist care and be communicating with parents, carers and staff.

Babington Academy is an Ofsted Good school with Good Behaviour and Attitudes (OFSTED 2023). We are a vibrant and diverse 11-16 school where our students are our best resource and where the best teachers can make a huge difference to student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual student counselling and support within a caring and inclusive environment.
• Liaise with CAMHS and other local services to access specialist care and coordinate support for students.
• Communicate with parents, carers and staff to support student development and well-being.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional counselling qualification.
• Understanding of developmental, emotional, social and educational needs of young people.
• Experience of working in an educational environment.
• Patience and excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with outside agencies and understand local services.

About the Trust and Working Environment

Babington Academy is part of LwLAT, a small multi-academy Trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities. The Trust values inclusive practices and diverse teams, with a focus on collaboration, professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Package including confidential counselling sessions, GP helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation.
• Staff Benefits Package with savings from retailers and entertainment providers.
• Cycle to Work scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Green Car Salary Sacrifice in partnership with Tusker.
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays.
• Eye Test Vouchers (Specsavers) for eligible staff.
• Annual Flu Vaccine for eligible staff.
• Free onsite parking.

Start Date, Hours and Salary

• Start Date: 1/6/26 (negotiable).
• Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8am to 3pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch), 39 weeks per year.
• Salary: Grade 8, point 23 £39,153 pro rata to £29,680.88 per annum.

Application Details

Closing date: 11/2/26.