School Counsellor

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £20,118.95 - £21,631.72 per annum

Position

Start Date:

13/04/2026 Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026

We are seeking a committed and experienced School Counsellor who will be responsible for providing a confidential counselling service to students in Years 7 to 13 through individual sessions. The ideal candidate will respondtostudentspersonal, social,emotionalor educationalconcerns;andcontributetothewholeschool's SENDprovisionasrequired. The ideal candidate will have at least their Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and be able to work individually as well as part of a large department within a busy secondary school.

Main responsibilities include:

• Offering a confidential counselling service for students who are referred via Head of Year, responding appropriately to their issues
• Promoting a caring and supportive environment where concerns can be explored
• Keeping clear and concise records of all sessions
• Managing initial assessment and consent paperwork
• Working within the codes of practice and ethics recommended by the BACP, UKCP or equivalent professional organisation
• Being aware of, and complying with, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.

CARING ABOUT SUCCESS

Our School offers:
• Proven standards of academic excellence
• Outstanding educational resources
• A commitment to student care and discipline
• A vibrant and successful Sixth Form
• Enrichment through an extensive and diverse extra-curricular programme

We expect from all our students:
• A commitment to hard work and success
• Self-reliance and a sense of responsibility
• Respect tolerance for others

The most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of The Billericay School is largely due to our committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our concentration on teaching and learning produces excellent exam results and an orderly atmosphere. The school is committed to high standards in the professional development of its staff and we aim to develop all our employees professionally to improve educational standards, maintain high morale and assist in recruitment and retention.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.

About the Trust

We are a small Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.

Additional Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (
* Subject to eligibility criteria)

• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription

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