School Counsellor

For September 2026, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified School Counsellor to join our outstanding pastoral team at Sheffield Girls' as maternity cover for the current postholder who has established a highly valued service. Encouraging our pupils to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment is important to us. Our Heads of Year support our students to deal with a range of issues they may encounter and, as our School Counsellor, you would provide a complementary service, helping those who would benefit from additional support. You will be motivated, empathic and have the skills to work with a great deal of autonomy. You will join a supportive and collaborative team in a rewarding role, enabling our pupils to fulfil their personal and academic potential. The role is offered on a part time basis, working term time only. We would like someone to join our team from September, or as soon as possible, depending on the notice period. This is a part time role, with hours equating to approximately 70% of a full-time position. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: · Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression · Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme · 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn · Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications · Free life assurance benefit · Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services · A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools · Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year) · In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks · Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel seas