Counselling Mentor

Unity Academy, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2QJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term Time Only plus TED days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TA2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

Experience working with children with SEMH needs

Experience in a school or therapeutic setting

Relevant experience of working in a mentoring role in settings with SEMH children

Desirable:

Relevant qualification in counselling, mentoring, or child mental health

Team Teach or equivalent behaviour management training/willingness to complete is essential

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable pupils

Ability to remain calm and empathetic under pressure

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Desirable:

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

Experience working with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, social care)

Personal Qualities:

Essential:

Reliable and punctual and approachable

Desirable:

Works well under pressure and adapts to changing needs

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Friendly and approachable

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance.

Education Mutual Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/servic e/healthcare-and-wellbeing/

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/

Other staff benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Six INSET days per year

• Protected CPL time

• Continued professional development pathway for every role

• No work communication outside working hours

• Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata)

• 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

• Time for You’ day

• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay

• Reasonable release time for significant personal events

• Length of service awards

• Resources for retirement and financial planning

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free tea, coffee and milk

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to swalker@riverscofe.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Unity Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 10 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Unity Academy website
• Email address: swalker@riverscofe.co.uk
• Phone number: 01562 215194
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/unity-academy-kidderminster

Unity Academy is a primary alternative provision located in Kidderminster.
It has 40 pupils from age 5 – 11 years and 24 staff members.
Established in 2023 the school is part of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust.

At Unity Academy, Kidderminster, our ethos is shaped by the STARS values of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust: Sharing, Trust, Achievement, Respect and Safety. These guiding principles underpin every aspect of school life and help us to cultivate a nurturing and high-achieving environment where every pupil can flourish.

We are committed to providing an education that develops the whole child - academically, socially, morally, and spiritually. Through high-quality teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum, and strong pastoral care, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

By living out our STARS values, we create a culture of kindness, excellence, and aspiration. Pupils are encouraged to serve others, show gratitude, strive for their best, and treat everyone with dignity. This ethos empowers our children to grow into thoughtful, resilient individuals who are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Arranging a visit to Unity Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swalker@riverscofe.co.uk.

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