School Counsellor
Job overview
Job Title: School Counsellor
Job Purpose: To provide high-quality therapeutic support to pupils, promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience and mental health across the School. You will work closely with our pastoral team, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent care and contribute to our whole-school approach to wellbeing.
Reporting Line: Lead School Counsellor
Start Date: ASAP
Tenure: Permanent, part-time (3 days per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm, 22.5 hours per week, term-time plus occasional holiday work – approx. 38 weeks)
Remuneration: £37,220 - £41,919 per annum (FTE)
Actual salary: £22,332 - £25,151
Plus access to our generous benefits and rewards package, including a Health Cash Plan, daily hot lunch and more.
We are seeking an empathetic and experienced Child and Adolescent Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join our dedicated pastoral team.
In this role, you will:
Deliver one-to-one therapeutic support to pupils aged 11–18
Assess needs and provide structured counselling interventions
Work collaboratively with parents, staff and external professionals
Deliver psycho-educational talks and group sessions
Maintain accurate records and engage in supervision and CPD
What we’re looking for:
A recognised post-graduate counselling or psychotherapy qualification
Accreditation (or eligibility) with a relevant professional body
Significant experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents, ideally in a school setting
Strong understanding of safeguarding and excellent communication skills
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and organised practitioner who is committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives.
Salary range
- £22,332 - £41,919 per year