School Counsellor

Part Time – 2.5 days per week, (18 hours) working hours pattern to be confirmed, term time only (plus staff training days)

Newcastle High School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA

Salary: Grade 4 salary band FTE – £30,723 – £40,989 pa (£16.41 – £21.90 per hour); Pro rata £12,178 – £16,248pa

Required from 1^st September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, empathetic, and dedicated School Counsellor to join our outstanding pastoral team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the leading school for girls in the North of England, and to become part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) – the largest network of independent girls’ schools in the UK.

The successful candidate will bring:

• A Post-Graduate Diploma or Masters level qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (preferably in Children and Young People’s Counselling)
• Professional accreditation (BACP, UKCP, or BPC)
• At least one year of post-qualification experience, including work with children and young people
• A deep sense of empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• A high level of emotional resilience, integrity, and professionalism
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and uphold strict confidentiality
• A strong commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal development of all pupils

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential.

We offer:

• Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
• Free parking available for school staff.
• Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
• Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

The application process will be completed by our online portal. Please click on link below: –

https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=040947

Closing date: 20^th June 2025 (12 noon) but early applications are welcomed. Interviews will take place during week commencing 23^rd June 2025.

NHSG and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

NHSG and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.