Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

Summary:

Join a school as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence and holistic development, fostering a culture of care, inclusion, and innovation. It values professional growth and provides a supportive environment for educators.

The Opportunity:

As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, you will support the emotional, social, and psychological development of students within a school that prioritises care, early intervention, and wellbeing. This role is central to promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality therapeutic support to students through one-to-one counselling and small-group interventions.
• Provide guidance and support during key transitions such as entry to the school, movement between phases, and post-16 pathways.
• Design and deliver proactive initiatives, including assemblies, workshops, and parent information sessions.
• Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding, and senior leadership teams to contribute to whole-school approaches to mental health.
• Work within statutory and school-based safeguarding frameworks, ensuring early identification and intervention.
• Offer specialist guidance to staff on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing.
• Support the development of a culture of emotional wellbeing and resilience across the school community.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong ethical foundation and understanding of confidential practice in a school-based therapeutic context.
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding within educational settings.
• Experience in delivering therapeutic support to students with diverse emotional and psychological needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional practice.

Preferred

• Experience working in an international school context.
• Sensitivity to the lived experiences of students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Experience with expatriate student populations.
• Knowledge of evidence-informed therapeutic practices.
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development for staff.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous housing and annual flight allowances.
• Extensive professional development and CPD opportunities.