Counsellor
Harris Academy Chobham, London, E20 1BD7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 26 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,359
Actual salary
- £36,963
Pay scale
- Grade 6 Point 17 (Inner London)
Additional allowances
Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an counsellor or have school counselling experience? Support our students. We are looking for a qualified counsellor to provide a counselling service within Harris Academy Chobham, responding to the social, emotional or educational concerns of our students.
The actual salary for this role will be £21,546.96 (26 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A recognised professional counselling qualification to diploma level or equivalent
- The ability to make use of counselling supervision (evidenced by a counselling supervisor's statement) Ability to maintain confidentiality within Academy safeguarding procedures
- The ability to work within a time limit Effective communication skills both orally and in writing Ability to work effectively with a range of colleagues both within the Academy and from external agencies
- Counselling experience in a secondary school setting
- Evidence of pastoral experience
- Experience of working with key stakeholders such as a range of vulnerable students, outside agencies, SENCO, AWO, senior leaders, teaching staff, support staff, a range of parents, governors etc
What the school offers its staff
Chobham Academy is always on the lookout for inspirational and influential staff. Most of all, we are on the lookout for potential colleagues who like our students and want to help them succeed. In order to help our staff have the best possible experience and achieve a proper work- life balance, we have put into place a range of measures to benefit both our teaching and students services colleagues.
We place high emphasis on staff wellbeing at Chobham. This helps colleagues to be happier and more effective in their work. Staff are regularly consulted about their wellbeing and the outcomes of these consultations have a direct and rapid impact upon the Academy's approach to supporting staff wellbeing.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
Further information about the job
As our Academy Counsellor, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing professional counselling support for students experiencing social, emotional or educational difficulties
- Assessing referrals and determining the suitability of counselling interventions
- Promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive environment that supports student wellbeing and mental health
- Delivering counselling services in line with BACP ethical guidelines and professional standards
- Maintaining accurate, confidential and secure clinical records
- Engaging in professional supervision, training and continuing professional development
- Contributing to Complex Needs Panel meetings and multi-agency support planning
- Liaising with academy staff and external professionals to support student needs and outcomes
- Identifying trends and emerging concerns, recommending appropriate interventions and support strategies
- Supporting safeguarding processes and adhering to academy policies and procedures
- Evaluating the impact of counselling provision and contributing to service reports
- Promoting the safety, wellbeing and welfare of all students throughout the academy community
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Harris Academy Chobham
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 2047 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0203 747 6060
Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 as part of the Harris Federation. Our 3-18 academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the East Village complex, the academy serves the community newly established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham and Waltham Forest. Chobham Academy is judged "Outstanding" in every category by Ofsted.
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