Student Counsellor

Clifton College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Bristol is seeking a qualified Student Counsellor for a part-time role. You will provide vital counselling services to children and young people, fostering emotional health and resilience. Flexibility to work across multiple sites is required, with 22.5 hours per week during term time. Join a supportive community dedicated to students' overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Qualified and compassionate; strong understanding of emotional health and well-being.
• Experience in counselling children and young people.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and confidential counselling service.
• Promote emotional health and well-being among students.
• Support students through different phases of their education.

Job description

Clifton College is seeking a qualified and compassionate Student Counsellor to join our experienced Wellbeing Team. In this vital role, you will provide a professional and confidential counselling service to children and young people, promoting their emotional health and well-being and building their resilience to help them cope with any difficulties they may face.

Flexibility to work across multiple sites (including Clifton College Prep and Upper Schools, and Tockington Manor School) will be required, in order to support students throughout different phases of their education.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) term-time plus contract. You will be required to work 34 weeks a year plus an additional 2 weeks during college holidays.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in a beautiful suburb of Bristol, we offer the highest academic and pastoral standards along with a diverse range of co-curricular activities.

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description. Applications must be submitted via our vacancy website application form, which allows you to attach your CV or supporting documents.

Closing date: 15th August 2025. Interviews will be held shortly after. Early applications are encouraged as the College may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage/civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, except for lifeguard positions requiring candidates to be 16+ with relevant qualifications.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Our safeguarding policies and procedures ensure safe working practices. All roles are subject to a safer recruitment process, including criminal record checks (DBS), employment history verification, and references. By applying, you consent to these checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all previous convictions must be disclosed as applicable.