King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a sixth form college and a member of the Heart of Mercia Trust.  As A level specialists, we provide a deep and thorough academic curriculum and help our students to develop excellent independent study skills. Just as important is our broader development curriculum, with almost 100 different clubs, groups and activities operating on a weekly basis, and excellent preparation for careers and HE.  Our students come from a great variety of social and cultural backgrounds, and we take pride in supporting them to form an active and friendly community.

We require a part-time (22.5 hours per week), Staff and Student Counsellor to start as soon as possible.

The postholder will provide counselling support for staff and students. They will also support and promote safeguarding, child protection and equality and diversity awareness within the college; help to maintain and promote good discipline; help to develop a culture of mutual support; and share best practice within the team.

The College is fully committed to supporting all members of staff through staff development and in-service training.

This is a permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week), term-time only post subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association. Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff pay scale 21 - 25 which is currently £18,227.78 – £20,217.61 per annum for term-time only, based on 22.5 hours per week. Working hours will be three full days 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. There is flexibility as to which three days these will be.

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification or from the college: email hr@kedst.ac.uk; or access information via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document). Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 11 October. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Wednesday 23 October or Thursday 24 October.

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.

We know that a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recognise that everyone brings unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our college, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the shortlisting, King Edward VI College (part of Heart of Mercia Trust) may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974