School Counsellor for Cared for Children

Overview

We are seeking to appoint as soon as possible an effective School Counsellor for Cared for Children.

This role is to provide counselling services under the supervision and guidance of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The role involves counselling referred students ensuring BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy is adhered to or the equivalent and also to work within the school’s parameters of Safeguarding procedures, whole school policies and practices.

This post is for 12 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum.

If you think you have the passion, energy and drive to change the lives of our students we would be delighted to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

Scale Point 18 - 23  £32,577 - £35,570 FTE (negotiable depending upon experience)

Actual paid amount  £8,816 - £9,626

Benefits of working at Torquay Academy include:

• Priority admission to the Academy for secondary places
• Free gym membership to support health and wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme through salary sacrifice

Closing date and how to apply

Closing date: 27th April 2026

To apply, please complete the application form below:

Support Staff Application Form

Interview date: 30th April 2026

Person Specification & Job Description

An exceptional individual who believes in the power of education to change a child’s life.

Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We welcome visits to the school, please contact the Principal’s EAs, Stephanie Bolton or Amy Thompson, to arrange a visit at admin@TQacademy.co.uk or 01803 329351.

Please note the Academy reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to the closing date.