School Counsellor Required: South Croydon, Surrey

WhereToTalk; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school in Croydon is seeking an experienced Counsellor to provide vital support to pupils through one-to-one and small group counselling. This part-time role, working 21.6 hours over three days, involves collaborating with a recognized counselling service to enhance student welfare. Candidates must have a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy and relevant accreditation. Benefits include competitive salaries and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Training grants for obtaining further qualifications

GDST central training and development programme

Life assurance benefit

Free school lunches

Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Financial guidance and support

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
• Accreditation with at least one recognized body such as BACP, UKCP, or BPS is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group counselling to pupils across junior and senior schools.
• Work 21.6 hours per week over 3 days during term-time only.
• Liaise with a nationally recognised counselling service.

Skills

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy

Accreditation with BACP

Accreditation with UKCP

Accreditation with BPS

Job description

Overview

Croydon High School is seeking to appoint an experienced Counsellor to play a vital role in the school’s pastoral team. The role provides one-to-one and small group counselling to pupils across the junior and senior schools, 21.6 hours per week over 3 days, during term-time.

You will also liaise with a nationally recognised counselling service that offers therapeutic support at the school.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Expires: 17th November 2025 12:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group counselling to pupils across the junior and senior schools.
• Work 21.6 hours per week over 3 days, during term-time only.
• Meet and liaise with a nationally recognised counselling service that offers therapeutic support at the school.
• Contribute to the school’s pastoral team and share expertise to support student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
• Accreditation with one of the following bodies: BACP, UKCP, BPS.

Why Croydon High School / Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• GDST central training and development programme
• Life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment