School Counsellor

Knole Academy; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Counselling body subscription paid

External supervision paid

Job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, is seeking a qualified School Counsellor to support students and staff mental health. The role is part-time, term-time, and 18.5 hours per week (Mon-Tue 8:00–16:30, Wed 8:00–12:30).

The counsellor will provide one-to-one and group support, working with Heads of Year, Pastoral and AEN departments, and may receive staff supervision if required. Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• A qualified counsellor is required to work within our school to actively support the mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff.
• Role includes working with Heads of Year, Pastoral and AEN departments to assist students in need of professional support.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required and staff supervision is available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling and group sessions for students.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to identify students needing support.
• Support staff wellbeing and participate in staff supervision arrangements.

Skills

Counselling

Mental health

Staff support

Pastoral liaison

Education

Qualified counsellor

Job description

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Part time and Term Time

A qualified counsellor is required to work within our school to actively support the mental health and wellbeing of both our students and our staff. The role will also involve working closely with our Heads of Year, Pastoral and AEN departments in assisting and supporting students in need of professional support on both a one to one basis and group basis. We also offer staff supervision with a counsellor if required.

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade F £32,140 - £35,035

(equates to £14,496 - £15,801 per annum for 38 weeks term time working plus two weeks)

18.5 hours per week (Mon and Tues: 8.00 - 4.30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Our staff are friendly, hardworking and take pride in their work. Staff wellbeing is a focus within the academy.

Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Benefits include plenty of on-site parking, free gym membership, Cycle to work scheme and professional counselling body subscription and external supervision paid.

Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026, 9:00 am

Interview date: Monday 28 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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