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School Counsellor

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Recruiting organisation: Holyhead School

West Midlands

Salary
£33,699.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE) NJC scale point 22 - 25 pro rata
Applications close
3 September 2026

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Salary
£33,699.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE) NJC scale point 22 - 25 pro rata
Location
West Midlands
Applications close
3 September 2026

Job description

Provide specialist, trauma-informed mental health support, including counselling and targeted interventions for students with complex needs Support the development and implementation of whole-school mental health strategy and policy Support students with SEND, including autism, ADHD and wider neurodiversity, to access appropriate provision Act as an operational lead for mental health systems and provision across the school, ensuring mental health provision is inclusive, accessible and well-coordinated Manage a counselling caseload within BACP (or equivalent) framework Coordinate internal and external support, including referrals to agencies and NHS services Coordinate internal and external provision, including timetabling and access. Maintain effective communication with families, staff and external partners Gather and respond to student voice to evaluate and improve provision Contribute to CPD, policy compliance and continuous professional development

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Job reference
deputy-mental-health-lead-school-counsellor
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
17 August 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
18 August 2026

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