College Counsellor

Reporting to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead you will work as part of our Achievement & Support department to promote the emotional wellbeing of students. The hours available are full time but part-time can be considered. Working pattern (for full time, 37 hours per week) is: · Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm · Friday 8.30am - 4pm. Your Responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. What we are looking for Applicants do not necessarily need to have experience of working in education but should be passionate about the sector. You will join a team of experienced counselling professionals who provide a dedicated counselling service to students. The counselling team work closely with all our pastoral support departments and the safeguarding team.

The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification in counselling and experience of working with children and young people. They must have a warm and compassionate approach with the ability to quickly build rapport with students., The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community. Our mission is to enhance students' lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership. The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.
The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential. The Foundation's Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane's College campus in Northwich. Sir John Deane's College This role is based at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College; the country's leading sixth form college. It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally. We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of college life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer. The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.