School Counsellor


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Peacehaven, BN10 8RB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• £39,260 - £43,132 FTE - SAT G

• £20,626 - £22,660 Pro Rata

• 22.5 hours per week

• Term Time + 5 staff development days

• October 2026 start

• Interviews: w/c 7th 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.

At this stage agencies need not apply.

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

What the school offers its staff

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

Cycle to Work scheme

Further details about the role

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Claire Willis at claire.willis@swale.at or 01273 581100.

Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to pcs-recruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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