School Counsellor
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 23 - 25 point, £33,366 - £35,235 (actual), £28,572 - £30,172(pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37, 39 weeks
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
We are now accepting applications for this School Counsellor role. The role is primarily to provide one to one counselling to pupils, to maintain appropriate records and liaise regularly with the Academy Principal, SLT, SENCO and with other professionals as necessary. We are looking for an empathetic individual who can really get to know and understand our students. You need to have a relevant recognised qualification for this role, to at least diploma level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group counselling for students facing academic, emotional, social, or behavioural challenges
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to support students’ holistic development
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment
- Develop and deliver proactive wellbeing programs and workshops
- Maintain confidential records and follow ethical guidelines
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
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L4 Diploma in School-Based Child Counselling (or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Educated to A level (or equivalent) with GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Experience and/or further qualifications in working with children, young people, and families
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of current safeguarding practices
- Knowledge of the UK education system and the challenges facing students
- Highly organised, with the ability to schedule appointments, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines
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Skilled in identifying patterns from counselling sessions and communicating these effectively
- Confident in maintaining case records and producing professional reports
- Able to advocate on behalf of students, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs supported
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time position.
Closing date: 23 June 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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