School Counsellor
Hawkley Hall High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 January 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,540 - £32,597 FTE
Actual salary
- £18,358 - £20,258
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Counsellor to provide a confidential, specialist counselling service to support our students and staff.
About us
Hawkley Hall High School is a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school in Wigan, graded “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in November 2024. We pride ourselves in our strong learning culture, positive ethos and commitment to continuous improvement, through our values of Respect, Honesty and Kindness.
The Role
As a School Counsellor, you will:
- Deliver individual and group counselling sessions for students.
- Work collaboratively with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pastoral team, and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate records and provide reports when required.
- Act as the primary point of contact for CAMHS and liaise with parents and staff.
- Contribute to assemblies and student wellbeing initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- A recognised Diploma in Counselling and UK Counselling Practitioners Registration.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of child protection legislation.
- Empathy and commitment to supporting young people.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a school.
The full job description and person specification for this position can be found in the recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Commitment to staff development and CPD.
- Opportunities to contribute to a thriving school community.
- Access to Trust-wide benefits and professional networks.
Further information about the job
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your interest and suitability for the role to jobs@hhhs.net
Visits to the school are welcome – contact Charlotte Harrison (Headteacher’s PA) on 01942 204640 to arrange.
Closing date: Friday 16th January 2026
Interview date: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hawkley Hall High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1164 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hawkley Hall High School website
- Email address
- p.robinson@rlt.education
- Phone number
- 01942 204640
Hawkley Hall is a high performing, heavily oversubscribed, mixed comprehensive secondary school based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The school was graded as good in all areas by Ofsted in November 2024.
We see successful education as a partnership between parents, students, and ourselves. Links with parents are of paramount importance, with regular and frequent contact via parents’ evenings, reports, newsletters, and the school planner contributing to a continuing dialogue about the curriculum we provide for our children.
The school is situated in the southwest of Wigan, close to the M6 motorway, in an area of substantial private development. A wild fowl nature reserve borders the school grounds providing an open attractive outlook to the site. We provide bespoke facilities for students across all of our 9 faculty areas. We strategically invest in our ICT and site.
Staff development is also at the heart of our school. All staff engage in regular professional learning in faculty and beyond. Staff in leadership roles are supported internally and are encouraged to engage in additional training through the national programme of NPQs. Indeed, a number of our colleagues who have been Lead Practitioners have gone on to further senior roles in the school.
Arranging a visit to Hawkley Hall High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.robinson@rlt.education.
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