We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and confident School Counsellor to join our team at Laurus Cheadle Hulme. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one counselling support to students and work with small groups to promote wellbeing through initiatives such as mindfulness, managing exam stress, and developing self-esteem strategies. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks. Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below) To work with students in small groups on aspects of wellbeing including mindfulness, coping with exam stress and improving self-esteem. To work closely with the Pastoral Team at the school to create a positive culture regarding mental health issues and raising awareness. Key Skills & Experience Level 4 Counselling Diploma is essential. Demonstratable experience of counselling young people (450 hours minimum). Relevant experience of working with supporting agencies such as HYM’s, EWS, Children’s Services etc. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours. Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. Closing date: Friday 10th October at 9am. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.