School Counsellor

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Part-time

Working Weeks

Term-time only

Start Date

ASAP (September 2026)

Application Deadline

Monday, June 15, 2026

Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Counsellor to join a deeply collaborative, student-centred Pastoral Team, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils.

As School Counsellor, you will provide high-quality, confidential counselling to pupils within a caring boarding school environment, supporting their emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development. The role is primarily focused on one-to-one counselling, helping pupils address personal, social, emotional and educational concerns. You will monitor emerging patterns of concern, contribute to strategic pastoral planning and make appropriate referrals to external agencies where necessary, ensuring that pupils receive the support they need.

Working as part of an established team led by the School Psychologist, you will collaborate closely with the Pastoral Team, Health Centre, House staff and parents to promote a safe, supportive environment that empowers pupils to explore their wellbeing. While the focus of this role is one-to-one counselling, you will also contribute to the sSchool’s wider approach to mental health and wellbeing, liaising with colleagues as appropriate.

The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy and will be accredited or registered with a recognised professional body such as BACP, UKCP, BABCP or BPS. You will have substantial experience working with adolescents and be confident in assessing needs, delivering appropriate interventions and managing emotionally complex situations. Experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other short-term therapeutic approaches is essential, together with a strong understanding of the social, emotional and educational challenges faced by young people.

Why work at St Edward's?

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Free meals
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.Registered Charity No: 309681

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