Kirkby High School

Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Merseyside L32 9PP

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Grade H SCP 23-25, £34,434 - £36,363 per annum

36 hours per week, full year

Required for 5^th January 2026

Kirkby High School seek an enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing and well-motivated individual to join our community to provide individual and group counselling to students.  Previous experience of working with children is desirable. Candidates are required to have a recognised Diploma in Counselling and U.K. Counselling Practitioners Registration. We have very high expectations of all staff and for the right person this is a superb opportunity. 

The successful applicant will be a strong team player committed to the school’s vision of “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

There will be a comprehensive induction programme for all new staff, run by the Rowan Learning Trust. You will be working in a modern, well resourced, supportive environment, which has excellent facilities.

Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure.  To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

A recruitment pack can be downloaded below or from our website

www.kirkbyhighschool.net/about-us/vacancies  or contact

Jo Barrett, PA to Headteacher on 0151 477 8710

or email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net 

Closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 7^th November 2025