School Counsellor

We are seeking a qualified and experienced school counsellor/ therapist to join our school. The post is either for 1 or 2 days. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with secondary -aged students, providing a safe and supportive space to help them navigate a range of emotional and wellbeing needs. We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer an alternative or creative approach to counselling- for example; art-based therapy, animal-assisted interventions or other non-traditional modalities that engage young people in different ways. What the role involves:

• Provide 1:1 counselling to support students aged 11-18years
• Create a calm, welcoming therapeutic environment to meet the needs of individual students
• Work collaboratively with pastoral staff and safeguarding leads
• Maintain appropriate records in line with school and professional standards
We can offer:
• 13 weeks a year holiday ( including a 3 week Christmas break)
• Own therapeutic space
• Onsite gym for all staff members]
• Free tea and coffee
• Onsite parking
• Regular line management and support
If you are a compassionate, qualified therapist who is passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing and enjoys bringing creativity and innovation into your practice, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students within a supportive school community that values wellbeing, collaboration and professional expertise. Join us and help empower young people to thrive both personally and academically. Please specify in your application/supporting statement whether you are interested in 1 or 2 days (with one of those preferably being a Friday)