Counsellor
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan , WN5 0LJ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75699422 |
Summary
St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1500 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.
In January 2024 the College retained its Ofsted “outstanding” judgement with inspectors commenting; “students are highly motivated to achieve” They embody the culture of kindness, mutual respect and high expectation that permeate the college”. In December 2023, the “outstanding” inspection report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate began with; “St John Rigby College is a joyful, happy and supportive community.”
Counsellor
Start Date September 2025
Contract Part time, Permanent
Working Time 24 hours a week, Term time only
Grade Spine point 17-19 - Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Scale
Salary £32,936 - £35,158 pro rata, per annum (Actual salary £18,233 - £19,463)
We are looking to appoint an experienced counsellor with a minimum of two years working in this role. You will have the ability to empathise with 16-19 year olds and to establish a rapport with students, creating a supportive environment in line with the college mission and ethos, including a commitment to co-operation and helpfulness and a concern for the well-being of others.
At SJR we value work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is a recognised supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
For further details about the college please visit our website www.sjr.ac.uk or e-mail hr@sjr.ac.uk or telephone on 01942 219690.
Completed applications forms should be emailed to: hr@sjr.ac.uk. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches.
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
Interviews To be confirmed.
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