School Counsellor

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 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: £14,496.00 - £15,801.00 Annually (Actual)

School Counsellor job summary

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Part time and Term Time

A qualified counsellor is required to work within our school to actively support the mental health and wellbeing of both our students and our staff. The role will also involve working closely with our Heads of Year, Pastoral and AEN departments in assisting and supporting students in need of professional support on both a one to one basis and group basis. We also offer staff supervision with a counsellor if required.

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade F £32,140 - £35,035

(equates to £14,496 - £15,801 per annum for 38 weeks term time working plus two weeks)

18.5 hours per week (Mon and Tues: 8.00 - 4.30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Our staff are friendly, hardworking and take pride in their work. Staff wellbeing is a focus within the academy. If you would like to join our team please visit our website: https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/contact-us/vacancies/

Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Benefits include plenty of on-site parking, free gym membership, Cycle to work scheme and professional counselling body subscription and external supervision paid.

Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026, 9:00 am

Interview date: Monday 28 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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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 Knole Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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