School Counsellor (Maternity Cover) at St Edward\'s School

Overview

School Counsellor (Maternity Cover)

Grade G SCP 18 or 23 depending on experience

£31,537 to £34,434 pro rata
Actual salary £16,422 to £17,930

About the School

St Edward’s School is a high-performing school with an amazing support team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

What we are looking for

Applicants will be experienced, enthusiastic, proactive, and familiar with the secondary school context. You will have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement. In return we offer a happy working environment, fantastic students, great facilities, tailored CPD and a highly motivated staff community.

Contract details

The post is temporary, 22.5 hrs 3 days per week, term time only including INSET days working between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.

About us

Please visit our website at https://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ for further information about our unique school.

Safeguarding and recruitment

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Application timeline

Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025
Interview date: Friday 7 November 2025