Counsellor

Millthorpe School, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1WF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 21 hours per week Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 7 Level 1-4 (£31,496 to £33,727 per annum) reduced pro rata
• Actual salary: Actual annual salary £15,359.70 to £16,447.70

What skills and experience we're looking for

Millthorpe School is seeking to appoint a Counsellor who will be responsible for providing a high-quality counselling service, which supports the mental health and wellbeing of all students. The role will include provision of confidential one to one therapeutic support, managing a diverse case load and covering a wide range of emotional and psychological issues.

The successful candidate will have a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy, and hold or be working towards recognised accreditation with a relevant professional body. You will have experience of counselling young people, including delivering therapeutic interventions and conducting assessments following referrals. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build good relationships with children, young people, staff, families and carers.

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

Further information about the school can be found on the school website: https://millthorpeschool.co.uk/

An application form and further details are available to download from the Trust website: https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email completed applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Kavina Rothenburg, Principal

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27 April 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

ELT Counsellor JD and PS.pdf - 257 KB (opens in new tab)

About Millthorpe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1033 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Millthorpe School website
• Email address: recruitment@elt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/millthorpe-school

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