NJC Grade 6 Scale Point 19 - 22

Full Time, Permanent

December 2024 / ASAP

10 November 2024

Newhouse Academy is expanding our counselling team, and we are seeking a qualified School Counsellor - CBT Therapist to work alongside our existing School Counsellor.
Our counselling team plays a vital role in providing support and guidance to help students navigate challenges and thrive.
As a School Counsellor, you will manage a caseload of students, offering confidential advice and support. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-on-one counselling to students aged 11-16, addressing their emotional and social needs.
• Creating a safe and welcoming environment for students to express their concerns.
• Liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure the well-being of students.
• Developing and implementing workshops and resources for students on mental health and well-being.

In return, we offer:

• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF)
• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
• An optional package of health benefits from Medicash
• Free use of a brand new gym
• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café
• Free staff car parking

We have a brand new school building which opened in September this year. It houses Science, DT, Music and Aspire our SEN Area.
Are you a dedicated and compassionate professional looking to make a positive impact on young lives? Please get in touch.
“Doing the right thing for our people”


Working weeks: Term time plus one week.
Hours: 32.5 hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid break. (8.00a.m. - 15.00p.m.)
Actual Salary: £22,835 to £24,052 dependant on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: December 2024 / ASAP
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 10th November 2024
Interviews: Likely to be week commencing 11th November 2024


Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.


The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.