School Counsellor Required: Peacehaven, East Sussex

WhereToTalk; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme - with

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice AVC(Additional Volutn

Employee Referral Recruitment Incenti

Access to training and development

On-site Parking

Discounts with local and national (ret

Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbe

Job summary

Peacehaven Community School is seeking a qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join the SEND team. The role involves providing confidential counselling to students addressing personal, social, emotional, or educational concerns, plus one-to-one sessions and robust referral/case management.

The school values communication, patience and sensitivity, with flexible working considerations and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced School Counsellor
• Ability to provide confidential counselling
• Experience with referrals and case management

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and confidential counselling to students addressing personal, social, emotional or educational concerns.
• Provide one-to-one counselling sessions to students.
• Implement a robust referral and case management system to ensure timely access to counselling support.

Skills

Counselling

Communication skills

Listening skills

Education

Qualified counsellor

Job description

School Counsellor Required: Peacehaven, East Sussex

School Counsellor Required: Peacehaven, East Sussex

Peacehaven Community School

22.5 hours per week

October 2026 start

Interviews: w/c 7 th September 2026

Peacehaven Community School is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join our SEND team. We are particularly interested in employing a candidate who will have positive communication & listening skills, with a patient, tolerant and sensitive nature.

The candidate will be:

• Able to provide an independent and confidential counselling service to students responding to their personal, social, emotional or education concerns.
• Provide one to one counselling sessions to students.
• Implement a robust referral and case management system to ensure all students can access appropriate counselling support within a timely manner.

Please note that interviews may be held prior to the application closing date.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice