School Counsellor : Peacehaven, East

School Counsellor

Required:

Peacehaven, East Sussex
School Counsellor

Required:

Peacehaven, East Sussex
Peacehaven Community School
22.5 hours per week
October 2026 start
Interviews: w/c 7 th September 2026

Peacehaven Community School is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join our SEND team. We are particularly interested in employing a candidate who will have positive communication & listening skills, with a patient, tolerant and sensitive nature.

The candidate will be:

• Able to provide an independent and confidential counselling service to students responding to their personal, social, emotional or education concerns.
• Provide one to one counselling sessions to students.
• Implement a robust referral and case management system to ensure all students can access appropriate counselling support within a timely manner.

Please note that interviews may be held prior to the Final date to receive applications.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice