Counsellor
19 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET days)
Salary: Band 6, Points 10-12. Actual starting salary: £11,763.16 per annum.
Anticipated start date: September 2026
Brymore Academy is seeking a compassionate, professional and student-centred Counsellor to join our dedicated team, providing vital emotional health and wellbeing support to our students. The role is focused on helping young people overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their full potential through the provision of a confidential and ethical counselling service.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
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Provide high-quality counselling support to students experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Develop positive therapeutic relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
- Assess needs and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions using a range of counselling approaches.
- Manage a caseload of students in line with the ethical framework of a recognised professional body such as BACP, UKCP or NCPS.
- Work collaboratively with safeguarding, pastoral, SEND and boarding staff to ensure students receive the support they need.
- Co-ordinate and manage/monitor work of volunteer counsellors.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with GDPR and professional standards.
- Promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across the academy community.
What we offer:
At Brymore Academy, you will become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for young people. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' wellbeing while working within a values-driven organisation that champions inclusion, collaboration and professional development.
Our employees also benefit from:
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Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Employee Reward Scheme, including high-street discounts & Staff Wellbeing Centre
- Free on-site parking
Closing date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 11:59pm
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
