School Counsellor

Job overview

School Counsellor
Fees are dependent on skills, knowledge and experience of the individual.
Please disclose your hourly rate
Hours Flexible to meet the needs of our students and the School. Term time only, part time
At St Chris, we understand that childhood and adolescence is a critical time for emotional growth and mental wellbeing. We are seeking a committed and empathetic School Counsellor towork with us. This role supports students in both primary and secondary as they navigate the complex landscape of identity, relationships, and academic pressures. The school counsellor creates a safe, confidential space for students to process emotions and build coping strategies, reducing barriers to learning and promoting holistic development.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role:

• Provide confidential, evidence-based counselling for individual students and small groups
• Support students facing a range of emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Work closely with Inclusion Strategy Lead, SENCO, Wellbeing Lead
  
• Maintain accurate records and meet safeguarding obligations
  
• Liaise with external professionals (e.g., CAMHS, social care, NHS) to ensure joined-up support, where appropriate

Additional Duties

• Demonstrate a continual commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• To uphold St Chris policies to protect and safeguard pupils in order to secure their health, safety and wellbeing
• Demonstrate a continual commitment to the promotion of equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives and the sharing of best practice in line with St Chris Equal Opportunities policy and procedures
• Ensure the highest degree of confidentiality and data protection of all material.
  

This job description is not contractual or exhaustive but reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with the role. The post holder will be expected to also complete any tasks as requested by their manager.
Qualifications, training and experience

• Recognised counselling qualification (e.g., diploma or degree in counselling,
• psychotherapy, or equivalent).
  
• Registration with a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, HCPC).
• Experience working therapeutically with children and/or young people.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a
• multidisciplinary team.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

At St Chris, we do things differently to benefit our young people and community. Looking for a new challenge? Looking to have an impact? Searching for a job that gets you thinking?
Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us
To apply, please complete an application form (we do not accept CVs as an educational institution) and submit this, together with a covering letter to thePeople team at hr@stchris.co.uk.

Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which will be immediately detached from your application.St Chris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
St Chris is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicants from all suitably qualified candidates. We welcomeapplications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civilpartner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability or age.

The closing date for applications for this role is 9.00am on Wednesday 27 2025
August 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 3 September 2025.