School Counsellor

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 37 hours a week, term time + 5 days - L6 (starting actual salary £29,292)
• Additional allowances:

  37 hours a week, term time + 5 days - L6 (starting actual salary £29,292)

School Counsellor job summary

An excellent opportunity at Putteridge High School

We are delighted to be in the position to advertise the following post to join our dynamic team:

School Counsellor

Term time + 5 days - 37 hours a week

Grade: NJC L6 (Actual starting salary £29,292)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding School Counsellor who will be joining a highly successful and dedicated Pastoral team.

We are looking for someone who has vision, passion, commitment and high expectations, someone who really wants to make a difference to the lives and futures of our students.

If you have any questions about this role please email hr@putteridgehigh.org

Deadline for applications is noon on Friday 9th January 2026. interviews will take place shortly after.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact our HR Officer on 01582 745917 or hr@putteridgehigh.org

We offer a range of employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 9th January 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

Follow us on Facebook:@Putteridgehighschool

Please visit our 'Why work for us? page on our website for further information

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 Putteridge High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Putteridge High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-high-school-luton

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