School Counsellor

We are seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced School Counsellor to join us on a zero-hours basis from September 2026. The successful candidate will have experience working with young people and supporting vulnerable students, with strong listening and interpersonal skills. They will also demonstrate a very high level of professional competence, with a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people. The School Counsellor will be an excellent communicator, able to build positive and professional relationships with staff, students, and parents alike. Applicants must hold a Professional Diploma in Counselling and be accredited or registered with either the BACP or UKCP. For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.chinthurstschool.co.uk/information/job-opportunities/ Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026at 9.00am SAFEGUARDING This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are de