School Counsellor

1 day ago

Greater London, United Kingdom The Independent Schools Council Full time

About the Role This is a unique opportunity to join a deeply collaborative, student‑centred pastoral team, where your expertise will make a real difference to the wellbeing of our pupils. Working closely with the Assistant Head Pastoral, Safeguarding & DSL and our wider multi‑disciplinary staff, you will provide short‑term, evidence‑based therapeutic support to Senior School pupils through both one‑to‑one and small‑group interventions. You will contribute to our whole‑school approach to wellbeing, playing an active role in staff training, PSHCE provision, and wider pastoral strategy, as well as working in partnership with parents and external agencies to ensure a fully joined‑up approach to pupil welfare. About You We are looking for a professionally qualified counsellor or psychotherapist with accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with BACP, UKCP, BAAT, APC or similar. Experience with children or adolescents is essential, ideally within education, along with warmth, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding and mental health. SCHS offers a collaborative, supportive environment with clinical supervision, ongoing CPD and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives. About Streatham & Clapham High School Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools. The Senior School inhabits a four‑acre site focused on an impressive 1930s building in a delightfully tranquil and leafy oasis of south London. Benefits Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Good transport links Competitive terms and conditions of employment Applications should be received no later than 8:00 on 5 January 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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