Student Counsellor- 2 post.
Start date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
Salary: £36,466- £39,243 per annum (Paid as a pro rata salary)
Hours of work: 18 and 26 hours per week, term time only
Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff.
At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation.
We are presently seeking a Student Counsellor to provide ongoing support and therapeutic work in relation to a range of emotional issues. You will be making a significant contribution to our outstanding and dedicated Safeguarding and Counselling team. The role is varied and you will have the opportunity to develop our counselling service provision. You should have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, in addition to membership of the BACP. In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits as well as the opportunity to work within a vibrant and welcoming environment
In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.
Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th June 2025.
Interview date: Thursday 3rd July 2025.
Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safe recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.