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Pastoral & welfare

School Counsellor

Knole Academy · Sevenoaks · Kent

Job description

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Part time and Term Time

A qualified counsellor is required to work within our school to actively support the mental health and wellbeing of both our students and our staff. The role will also involve working closely with our Heads of Year, Pastoral and AEN departments in assisting and supporting students in need of professional support on both a one to one basis and group basis. We also offer staff supervision with a counsellor if required.

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade F £32,140 - £35,035

(equates to £14,496 - £15,801 per annum for 38 weeks term time working plus two weeks)

18.5 hours per week (Mon and Tues: 8.00 - 4.30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Our staff are friendly, hardworking and take pride in their work. Staff wellbeing is a focus within the academy. If you would like to join our team please visit our website: https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/contact-us/vacancies/

Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Benefits include plenty of on-site parking, free gym membership, Cycle to work scheme and professional counselling body subscription and external supervision paid.

Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026, 9:00 am

Interview date: Monday 28 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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About this school

Knole Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Not rated
Pupils
1,410
Avg teacher salary
£55,268
Pupil:teacher ratio
19:1
Academy trust
ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

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Salary
£14,496.00 - £15,801.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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