Our Lady's Catholic College, Lancaster, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX (988 on roll)
Tel: 01524 66689
School website: www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk
PUPIL COUNSELLOR - PART TIME
The governors of Our Lady's Catholic College, Lancaster are seeking to appoint a school counsellor with a genuine passion in supporting the character and wellbeing of students. As school counsellor, you will be an empathetic and compassionate ear to listen to our pupils and signpost them to further support where needed.
The successful candidate will be approachable and have the resilience to listen to a wide range of issues impacting the emotions of our children. Mental health is as important to a child's wellbeing as their physical health. It can impact all aspects of their life, including their relationships, educational attainment, and physical wellbeing.
You will have a keen interest in working with young people aged 11 18 and have the confidence and empathy to listen and guide the students, enabling them to improve how they process and deal with any issues, trauma or negative experiences that life has given them.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. A background in counselling is essential; experience working in education is not necessary but would be desirable. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils and other staff is essential.
We can offer you a strong Catholic ethos where everyone is known and valued. Our staff and governors are highly experienced and committed. We have an ongoing commitment to continuing professional development.
This position is 14hrs per week, part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Pay scale Grade 7 pts 19-25: £32,061 - £36,363 (pro rata) £10,262 - £11,634 (actual)
Closing date: 9 am Monday 8th June 2026
Interviews: 22/06/2026
Start date: September 2026
If you would like to apply, then please send your application form by email to:
[email protected]
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
