Counsellor

The King's Church of England Primary Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4HU

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,024.00 - £332,699.00 Annually (FTE)

Counsellor job summary

Job Title: Primary School Counsellor

Contract: 1 day per week (employed term time only or self‑employed)

Location: The King’s C of E Primary Academy, Newark, NG24 4HU

Start Date: September 2026

Salary Grade 5 (£30,024 - £33,699 Full Time Equivalent)

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and highly motivated school counsellor to join our pastoral team for one day per week. The successful candidate will provide emotional, social, and wellbeing support to pupils aged 4-11, helping them to develop resilience, confidence, and positive mental health.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 counselling — Provide therapeutic support tailored to individual needs

Small‑group wellbeing work — Deliver targeted interventions

Safeguarding practice — Recognise concerns and follow school procedures

Record keeping — Maintain accurate, confidential notes

Staff collaboration — Work closely with the DSL and pastoral team

Parent liaison — Communicate sensitively with families when appropriate

Required Qualifications

A recognised counselling qualification: minimum Level 4 Diploma in counselling (or equivalent)

Membershipof a professional body such as BACP, UKCP, or NCPS(or working towards accreditation)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, undertake safeguarding training, and demonstrate a strong commitment to and knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed so that you can experience the amazing children that we have the pleasure of working with.

Please contact the Academy Business Manager, Mrs Sue Ragsdale‑Lowe, on 01636 680284 to arrange a convenient time.

Application forms are available via email at recruitment@kings.snmat.org.uk

or through our website https://www.kings.snmat.org.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for applications: 13th July 2026 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The King's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The King's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

The King’s C of E Primary Academy
Teacher Post
Required from September 2024
Main Pay Scale
We would consider part-time if a successful candidate would prefer this.
Suitable for all career stages
ECTs welcome to apply
Growing confident and aspirational children who believe in themselves and contribute positively to their community and the wider world.
Our Academy is an inclusive and progressive school, with a staff team who are ready to embrace change. Together we are determined to meet all of the needs of our children, nurturing the belief that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to.
The King’s C of E Primary Academy, judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, October 2023, is looking to appoint an ambitious and driven class teacher who is passionate about the difference they make to the life chances of every child.
Is this a vision that you share? If so, we are looking for someone who:
• Has a passion to teach to a very high standard
• Is fully committed to their own professional development
• Has strong inter-personal skills, working well in a supportive team
• Is highly motivated, aspirational and wants the very best for the children in our academy
• Understands how to nurture and support all children
• Has a genuine desire to become part of a committed team
• To be committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them
• Sincerely values every member of the school community
• Approaches teaching with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
In return, we can offer you:
• Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with
• A happy, dedicated and supportive team who is committed to the professional development of each and every colleague
• A coherent and well-ordered, precise curriculum
• An exceptional learning environment with superb opportunities for further development
• An on-site Forest Schools area
• The support of colleagues in SNMAT partner academies
• The support of the SNMAT which comes with endless personal benefits such as well-being support and professional development
• Excellent support from the Governing Body
• The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of the work that it is achieving in its community

If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details and take the time to find out more about our thriving community by accessing our SIAMs and Ofsted reports on our website.
Please ring the academy and ask to speak to the Headteacher, Sarah Clarke, to discuss the exciting role that we have on offer. She will also be able to book an appointment with you to show you around The King’s at a time that is convenient to yourself.
Please contact the academy’s Business Manager, Mrs Sue Ragsdale-Lowe, on 01636 680284 or by emailing recruitment@kings.snmat.org.uk, to request an application pack.

Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 30th April 2024 – please allow a full day for this process

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