School Counsellor (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £5,922.55 per year |
| Additional salary information: | You will be paid SCP 24, £5,922.55 per annum (£34,219.64 FTE) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | M3 1SB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chetham’s School of Music |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Chetham’s School of Music is seeking temporary Maternity Cover, to join our friendly Medical Team to deliver an efficient and high-quality mental health care service for our students and Staff.
The job
Our School Counsellor is required during term time only.
This is a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The position is for approximately 9 hours over 2 days each week.
Flexible working hours are required during this time to meet the needs of our Students and Staff.
We are looking for a mental health practitioner who can deliver a variety of therapeutic sessions to support individual students and staff.
We are also looking for someone who is confident promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and resilience through a variety of topics for our school community. This may be in small group sessions or larger events like assemblies.
Liaison with parents and staff within confidential boundaries is essential.
In return
You will be paid SCP 24, £5,922.55 per annum (£34,219.64 FTE).
Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.
Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form
Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.
Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 26th February 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed
For further information please contact Sarah Dickinson on sarahdickinson@chethams.com
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service Reg. Charity No: 526702
The job
Our School Counsellor is required during term time only.
This is a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The position is for approximately 9 hours over 2 days each week.
Flexible working hours are required during this time to meet the needs of our Students and Staff.
We are looking for a mental health practitioner who can deliver a variety of therapeutic sessions to support individual students and staff.
We are also looking for someone who is confident promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and resilience through a variety of topics for our school community. This may be in small group sessions or larger events like assemblies.
Liaison with parents and staff within confidential boundaries is essential.
In return
You will be paid SCP 24, £5,922.55 per annum (£34,219.64 FTE).
Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.
Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form
Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.
Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 26th February 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed
For further information please contact Sarah Dickinson on sarahdickinson@chethams.com
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service Reg. Charity No: 526702