School Counsellor

Tonbridge School; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is looking for a skilled School Counsellor to provide clinical support for boys aged 2-13. This part-time role involves delivering therapeutic provision, improving emotional wellbeing, and engaging with pupils from Year 1 to Year 8. The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment and one-to-one interventions, ensuring that support is consistently high quality across the school community. Applications are encouraged early as interviews may occur before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and child-centred.
• Experience in clinical support.
• Ability to engage with students proactively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the School's counselling provision.
• Provide high-quality clinical support through various methods.
• Contribute to the promotion of emotional wellbeing across the School.

Job description

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The New Beacon is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys aged 2-13, with a co‑educational nursery, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, sport and the arts.

The Head and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and child‑centred School Counsellor to lead and deliver the School’s counselling and therapeutic provision.

This pivotal role will ensure that pupils from Year 1 to Year 8 receive high‑quality clinical support through assessment, one‑to‑one intervention, group work and proactive pastoral engagement. Working integratively the postholder will embed therapeutic practice within the life of the School, improve the quality and consistency of provision, and contribute meaningfully to the promotion of emotional wellbeing across the whole School community.

Working hours: Part Time, Term Time

Closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 10am

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The New Beacon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Education