School Counsellor

St Peter’s School, York, is a dynamic, forward-looking HMC independent school for day and boarding pupils based a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre of York.  

This role will provide a professional and confidential counselling service to the students of St Peter’s on an individual, in person basis and will also be required to be a source of advice and provide education on mental health and wellbeing for all pupils and staff as part of the whole school approach to mental health. Candidates should be qualified or in the process of qualifying as a counsellor (BACP accredited or equivalent).

We are able to offer two days per week plus a Saturday morning (equating to 10 x 1 hours sessions).  In addition, the successful candidate would need to be able to attend a weekly team meeting for 30 minutes and be able to write the notes for each pupil on CPOMS.

Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

For further details, please visit https://www.stpetersyork.org.uk/our-community/our-vacancies

Please note that applications must be made on the School’s application form and be accompanied by a covering letter.   

We are happy to consider applications from self-employed counsellors or other organisations providing counselling services.

Closing date: Thursday 30th June 2022 at 10.00am

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post holder will be required to take care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work and to co-operate with those designated with responsibility for health and safety.

Registered Charity Number: 1141329