School Counsellor

Shrewsbury Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marches Academy Trust is seeking a qualified School Counsellor to support pupils across KS3 and KS4. You will provide confidential counselling, work with staff, families and external agencies, and help students overcome social, emotional and mental health challenges while maintaining accurate records.

This permanent role is 37 hours per week, term time only, with an ASAP start date. The successful applicant will contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing across our schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified school counsellor with appropriate professional registration.
• Experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential counselling to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Work with staff, families and external agencies to support pupils.
• Help students overcome emotional challenges and maintain records.
• Support safeguarding processes and comply with DBS checks.

Skills

Counselling expertise

Confidentiality

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Qualified School Counsellor

Job description

Your Role

School Counsellor

A Rewarding Opportunity to Support Young People

Education, wellbeing and safety are fundamental to helping young people thrive. We are seeking a qualified and compassionate School Counsellor to provide confidential support to students across KS3 and KS4. Working closely with students, staff, families and external agencies, you will help young people overcome social, emotional and mental health challenges while maintaining accurate records and supporting safeguarding processes

Grade 8, points 19 - 22

Actual Salary £26,944 - £28,320

37 hrs per week, Term time only

Permanent

To start ASAP

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking - ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday, 12th September 2026

Interviews to be held: TBC

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to embrace this. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share our ethos.

Safeguarding Information

Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.

All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).