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School Counsellor

Employer
Croydon High School - GDST
Location
South Croydon, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
£23,635pa pro-rata (£48,855pa full-time equivalent
Start Date
1st January 2026
Expires
17th November 2025 12:00 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1515921
Start Date
1st January 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1515921

The Role:

Croydon High is seeking to appoint an experienced Counsellor to play a vital role in the school's pastoral team.

You will provide one-to-one and small group counselling to pupils throughout the junior and senior schools, working 21.6 hours per week over 3 days, during term-time only.

You will also meet and liaise and share your expertise and insights with a nationally recognised counselling service who offer therapeutic support at the school.

This position would suit an experienced school counsellor, or a professional seeking a change of practice.

To be considered for this role, you will need a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy, plus accreditation with one of the following professional bodies: BACP, UKCP, BPS.


Why Croydon High School?

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for obtaining further qualifications

GDST central training and development programme

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance benefit

Free school lunches

Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistant Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Financial guidance and support

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Further information can be found in the attached document – job description.


Applications will be reviewed regularly, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Safeguarding Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.


The GDST is committed to:

Diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection check appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.


The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Croydon High School - GDST

Croydon High School - GDST

Part of Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)

Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)