Job Description
Summary:
School Counsellor - Maternity Cover role available at a school in August 2025.
About the School:
A school dedicated to educational excellence and inclusivity, offering a supportive learning environment for students from nursery through secondary education.
The Opportunity:
A School Counsellor is needed to support students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being. This role involves providing targeted intervention, counselling, and guidance to students, while working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure a safe and supportive school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling sessions to support students with SEMH needs.
- Utilise evidence-based therapeutic approaches to promote student well-being and personal development.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external services to support student needs and maintain confidentiality.
- Advocate for student voice and well-being through proactive and preventative mental health support.
- Identify and refer students to external support services for specialist care when necessary.
- Work with pastoral leads to support whole school well-being initiatives and deliver well-being content.
- Respond promptly to student crises, including bullying, self-harm, or trauma, and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and student progress.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Degree qualification in psychology, counselling, or a similar field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience providing well-being and mental health support to children and young people, preferably in a school setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding laws, policies, and procedures in the UK and UAE.
- Ability to work with male, hard to reach students.
Preferred
- Emotionally intelligent with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Experience with CBT, solution-focused, and strength-based approaches to counselling.
- Understanding of diversity across cultural, religious, and gender backgrounds.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.