Chetham’s School of Music is seeking people committed to pastoral care to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The job

We are looking to appoint a School Counsellor, to join our friendly Medical Team to deliver an efficient and high-quality mental health care service for our students and Staff.

Our School Counsellor is required during term time only.

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 £6,559.17 per annum (£34,219.64 FTE)

Benefits include on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Download: Application Form

Closing date: Midday on Friday 14th November 2025

Interviews will take place in the week commencing: Monday 17th November 2025

For further information please contact Sarah Dickinson on sarahdickinson@chethams.com

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Please send your completed application form to hr@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