School Counsellor in Manchester

* School CounsellorNEWFast Apply# School CounsellorEmployerLocation: Manchester, CheshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £24,118 - £27,149 (Actual salary)Posted: 19th September 2025Start Date: 3rd November 2025Expires: 10th October 2025 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 3rd November 2025Job ID: 1507789Job Reference: LT001569Start Date: 3rd November 2025* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1507789* Share :We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident School Counsellor to join our team at Laurus Cheadle Hulme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, whether you\'re considering a career in teaching or already have experience working with young people. As a School Counsellor, you will be responsible for providing counselling services to individual students within the School.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **30 per week Term Time Only basis**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of **37 out of 52 weeks**.**Job Purpose*** To work with students in small groups on aspects of wellbeing including mindfulness, alleviating exam stress and strategies for improving their self-esteem.* Work closely with the Pastoral Team at the school to create a positive culture regarding mental health issues and raising awareness.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\\*-C) or equivalent.* Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents.* Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling or similar relevant qualification is desirable.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.**Closing date:** Friday 10th October at 9am.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Laurus Cheadle Hulme is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Laurus Cheadle HulmePart of### The Laurus Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr