School Counsellor

Nonsuch High School for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff events

Job summary

Nonsuch High School for Girls is seeking a School Counsellor to join our pastoral care team. The post requires a Level 4 counselling qualification and experience in supporting young people within a school setting.

You will provide evidence-based mental health services and work collaboratively across the Trust to promote wellbeing. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, supportive community with a strong focus on staff and student wellbeing, CPD prospects, and flexible leave

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Counselling required and eligibility to register with the BACP.
• Experience in a school setting or with young people in a counselling capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver appropriate mental health and wellbeing services for students.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health provision.
• Offer one-to-one emotional support to vulnerable students.
• Promote emotional wellbeing across the school community.
• Support and supervise Wellbeing Peer Mentors.
• Collaborate with internal and external support services.

Skills

Counselling skills

Mental health support

Communication

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling

Job description

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic School Counsellor to join our team of experts in different aspects of pastoral care. This post would suit someone who has at least a Level 4 counselling qualification and who relishes the opportunity to work in a high-performing all girls’ school.

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the Trust.
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events

Our commitment to you:

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our school Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with staff able to leave site during the school day if needed and support for career aspirations. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave.Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• To jointly identify and provide the right services response to a young person’s mental health and wellbeing
• To deliver a high-quality evidence-based mental health provision
• To support the emotional needs of vulnerable students on a one-to-one basis
• To promote emotional well-being to the wider school community
• To support and supervise student-based Wellbeing Peer Mentors
• To work as a team within the internal and external support services

The successful candidate will:

• hold at least a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling which allows you to register with the BACP
• have experience of working in a school setting or with young people in a counselling capacity

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date: Monday, 5th October 2026 @ 9 a.m.
  
• Interview Date: During week commencing Monday, 12th October 2026
  
• Start Date: ASAP

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.