School Counsellor

Malmesbury School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 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: £9,971.46 - £10,654.42 Annually (Actual)

School Counsellor job summary

Counsellors within a school environment provide students with a safe, supportive and reflective space in which to explore the broad spectrum of feelings and emotions that naturally arise during the challenging period of adolescence. The Counsellor plays a crucial role in helping a young person navigate, understand and learn from their experiences, enabling them to develop a healthy and robust sense of self, whilst also aiding them in building a range of positive coping strategies- both practically and emotionally. The counselling service is also available to any member of staff who feels they may benefit from counselling sessions.

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 700 people and educate 5000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.

At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a Happy, Caring and Excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area. We are proud to have been judged outstanding in all areas of Ofsted in our inspections in 2012 and 2024.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 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 undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

NB: Should a suitable applicant be found then the vacancy may be closed to applications ahead of the advertised closing date.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. Please visit the school website for further information.

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 Malmesbury School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Malmesbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/malmesbury-school-malmesbury

The most recent Ofsted inspection graded the school as ‘outstanding’ in every category. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a very supportive and caring school. This post would be suitable for a highly competent teacher with experience and a proven track record of success.

At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a happy, caring and excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.

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