School Counsellor
Peacehaven Community School, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB51 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
2 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week. Term Time plus 5 staff development days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,260 - £43,132 FTE
Actual salary
- £20,626 - £22,660 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
- £39,260 - £43,132 FTE - SAT G
- £20,626 - £22,660 Pro Rata
- 22.5 hours per week
- Term Time + 5 staff development days
- October 2026 start
- Interviews: w/c 7th September 2026
Peacehaven Community School is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join our SEND team. We are particularly interested in employing a candidate who will have positive communication & listening skills, with a patient, tolerant and sensitive nature.
The candidate will be:
- Able to provide an independent and confidential counselling service to students responding to their personal, social, emotional or education concerns.
- Provide one to one counselling sessions to students.
- Implement a robust referral and case management system to ensure all students can access appropriate counselling support within a timely manner.
Please note that interviews may be held prior to the application closing date.
At this stage agencies need not apply.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Claire Willis at claire.willis@swale.at or 01273 581100.
Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to pcs-recruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Peacehaven Community School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 890 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- pcs-recruitment@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01273 581100
At Peacehaven Community School, we are dedicated to realising our vision of providing outstanding education that supports the cognitive and social-emotional growth of our students. We set high expectations for all students and empower them to strive for their personal best, preparing them to thrive in a dynamic world.
We are proud to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, resilience, and community partnership, ensuring that every student is valued, respected, and embraced. Our focus on mutual respect, good manners, and exemplary behaviour is matched by our commitment to providing a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that prepares students for a fulfilling adult life. Encouraging our students to become active contributors to society and responsible global citizens, we offer a wide array of extracurricular activities, trips, and visits that enrich their lives.
Our dedication to delivering innovative and challenging teaching inspires our students to excel and make exceptional progress. We are committed to nurturing a learning environment that transforms lives and empowers our students to aspire, believe, contribute and achieve greatness.
Arranging a visit to Peacehaven Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pcs-recruitment@swale.at.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Safeguarding Officer – Permanent, Full Time
Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ
Mulberry Academy St Leonards
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in East Sussex, Brighton and Hove