School Counsellor

We are searching for a part-time School Counsellor to join us on 1 September 2022 on a permanent basis.

We are looking for:

Someone to contribute to the improvement in outcomes for children and young people by ensuring that the needs of children and their families are identified within the school environment at an early stage and supported.

You will help address issues such as attendance and behaviour within school and provide support on an individual basis, ensuring that the appropriate services are provided or referral to other services is facilitated. You will provide appropriate counselling support for students to meet their needs whilst managing a triage system that ensures needs are met in a priority order.

HOURS: 18 hours and 15 minutes per week, Monday & Tuesday 8.45am to 3.30pm and Wednesday 8.45am to 3.00pm, term-time only, plus 5 training days pro rata. 

SALARY: £23953.00 - £26446.00 gross pa (£12.42 - £13.71 per hour), pro rata for part-time, term-time. Starting salary equates to £10150.86 gross pa.

We offer you:

• An Outstanding School in all areas as judged by Ofsted in November 2021.

• A vibrant school with excellent facilities.

• An environment where students have an excellent attitude to learning where they can grow academically and personally.

• Students who, through the wide and diverse academic and extra-curricular opportunities they are offered, grow as individuals and happily contribute to the school community.

• Opportunities for staff to come together both professionally and socially. Staff are kept up to date with regular communications as well as meetings (don’t worry, we only have them when we need to), sports activities and social gatherings.

• A focus on well-being for all staff and students.

• Children of staff gain admissions preference as per the School Admissions policy.

St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1900 on roll with a Sixth Form of 570) in West Berkshire and our long history and excellent community links provide our students with opportunities in many ways.

Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

Our Applicant Information booklet is below along with a Job Description. You can also scroll down to find out more about our school. We would love to receive your application. We know your time is precious, so please click on the Quick Apply button below.

Closing date: Tuesday 5 July 2022

If selected for interview you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first-hand all that we have to offer, we think you’ll be impressed. If you have any questions please contact us on 01635 521255 or email recruitment@stbarts.co.uk.

Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.