School Counsellor

Summary:

School Counsellor needed for part-time role at a school in Hertfordshire.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition and strong community values, dedicated to providing a well-rounded education and fostering personal development through academic, sporting, and extracurricular activities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to support students in developing emotional resilience and wellbeing. This role is ideal for a professional who values confidentiality, safeguarding, and the holistic growth of young people. The position is part-time and offers a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one counselling support to students requiring additional emotional and psychological guidance.
• Work closely with the pastoral team to ensure a consistent and supportive approach to student wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure strict adherence to confidentiality and safeguarding protocols.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote student mental health and resilience.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support the holistic development of students.
• Deliver group sessions or workshops on emotional wellbeing and coping strategies.
• Participate in staff training and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of counselling interventions on student outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified and experienced School Counsellor with relevant professional accreditation.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within a school environment and manage a varied caseload.
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
• Commitment to promoting British values and the welfare of children.

Preferred

• Experience working in an educational setting, ideally within a school.
• Knowledge of supporting students with special educational needs and/or English as an Additional Language.
• Experience in delivering group sessions or workshops on emotional and mental health.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary for a part-time role.
• Flexible working hours with a two-day per week schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.