Secondary School Counsellor

About Meritton

Meritton British International School is seeking a dedicated educator to join our team. Our school is entering an exciting phase of growth, with significant developments planned to enhance teaching, learning, and campus facilities. This period of expansion offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-moving school community and to grow professionally within a warm, collaborative, and supportive environment.

About this role

This role supports secondary student wellbeing , university, and career guidance, combining counselling, programme leadership, and teaching. The counsellor works closely with students, staff, and families to ensure strong pastoral care and successful post-secondary pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to support student wellbeing

• Lead and deliver a whole-school SEL programme, including workshops on resilience, mental health, and relationships.

• Deliver structured College & Careers guidance, including full support with university applications (e.g., UCAS, Common App)

• Organise university visits, career fairs, and student workshops

• Lead the school’s university pathways and support international admissions

• Use student data to inform interventions and support safeguarding and wellbeing

• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies

• Contribute to crisis response and safeguarding procedures

• Teach 5 periods per week of Values / College & Careers (Years 9–12)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with certification in School Counselling

• Proven experience in college/university application advising

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to student wellbeing and the ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff

• Familiarity with UCAS and knowledge of international admissions systems (UK, US, Canada, Europe) is advantage