STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Kirkby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade H SCP 23-25, £34,434 - £36,363 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kirkby High School seek an enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing and well-motivated individual to join our community to provide individual and group counselling to students. Previous experience of working with children is desirable. Candidates are required to have a recognised Diploma in Counselling and U.K. Counselling Practitioners Registration. We have very high expectations of all staff and for the right person this is a superb opportunity.

The successful applicant will be a strong team player committed to the school’s vision of “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

There will be a comprehensive induction programme for all new staff, run by the Rowan Learning Trust. You will be working in a modern, well resourced, supportive environment, which has excellent facilities.

Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support

• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff

• Free on-site parking

• Occupational Health and Pension

• Excellent facilities

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

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

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.

KHS Recruitment pack - Student Counsellor Nov 2025.docx - 1.36 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kirkby High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1027 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kirkby High School website
• Email address: j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net
• Phone number: 01514778710
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkby-high-school

Kirkby High School is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 11-16 mixed comprehensive. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our vision: “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life.

We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’
self-belief and to show them that they can be what they want to be.

Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net.

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