Counselling and Wellbeing Manager

Clifton College are seeking an experienced and dedicated Counselling and Wellbeing Manager to join our team for a one-year fixed term to provide sabbatical cover. In this pivotal role, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to our counselling service, which includes managing two counsellors and a play therapist. You will oversee referral pathways, manage caseloads, and hold a small clinical caseload yourself. Working closely with the Head of Medical Health and Welfare, you will ensure our provisions remain aligned with the best practice guidance from the Department for Education and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). At Clifton College, we place student welfare at the very centre of everything we do. Our Health & Wellbeing Service is a well-established, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, counselling, and sports rehabilitation professionals. Together with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and academic teams, we provide integrated, student-centred support to help young people navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. We operate under three core values: Integrity, Spirit, and Resilience. If you share these values and want to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives, we would love to hear from you. Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is 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 successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diver