School Counsellor

Start Date: September 2026

One day per week, term time only + INSET

Scale M1 - £7,050 inclusive per annum (based on one day per week/paid weeks per year)

Monk’s Walk is a high performing, oversubscribed school seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced school counsellor for one day per week from September 2026.

The role involves 1:1 counselling for students aged 11–18, working closely with pastoral staff, Heads of Year and SENCO, whilst maintaining appropriate records in line with school and professional protocol.

The school offers a supportive, wellbeing‑focused environment, including flexible working options, a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing INSET days, a staff wellbeing group, and a free annual flu vaccination.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post or would like to visit the school in advance of applying, please contact Ben Farlow, Deputy Headteacher.  Ben’s e-mail address is BFarlow@monkswalk.herts.sch.uk

Applications should be submitted via the My New Term website by noon on Monday 29 June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

It would be great to hear from you.

Monk’s Walk School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will need to obtain references and conduct online searches in advance of interview for any candidate short-listed. All job offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please note it is an offence to apply for a role where the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.