School Counsellor

Sherborne International; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Sherborne is seeking a part-time School Counsellor to provide confidential counselling services to pupils and staff. The candidate will play a vital role in supporting the emotional well-being of students within a dynamic educational environment. This opportunity allows for involvement across multiple schools within the Sherborne Schools Group. Applications are open until 9am on 9 March 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 16 March 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential counselling service to pupils and staff.
• Support initiatives across the Sherborne Schools Group.
• Work at other schools or sites as needed.

Job description

Overview

Sherborne Girls is a full-boarding and day school for girls aged 11–18. It offers an empowering education that nurtures ambition, self-belief, and a strong sense of individuality. The curriculum spans GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs, complemented by wide-ranging opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and co-curricular engagement.

Sherborne Girls is part of the Sherborne Schools Group (SSG), a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and several trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.

Role

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a dynamic and creative School Counsellor who will be responsible for providing a confidential counselling service to pupils and staff at Sherborne Girls. While their primary place of work will be Sherborne Girls, the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. From time to time, they may be required to work at other schools or sites within the Group to meet the needs of the business. This role provides an exciting opportunity to play a central part in both the success of the individual school and the continued development of the Group as a whole.

Reporting to: Senior Deputy Head via Lead Counsellor

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time School Counsellor to join the team from April 2026.

For further information, please see the job description.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we would like to secure the right appointment as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the closing date.

The closing date for applications is 9am, 9 March 2026 and interviews will be held on the week commencing 16 March 2026.