## School Counsellor### We are searching for the best education professionals* School CounsellorFast Apply# School CounsellorEmployerLocation: South Croydon, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £23,635pa pro-rata (£48,855pa full-time equivalentPosted: 29th October 2025Start Date: 1st January 2026Expires: 17th November 2025 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st January 2026Job ID: 1515921Start Date: 1st January 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1515921* Share :**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.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 progressionExtensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for obtaining further qualificationsGDST central training and development programmeGenerous pension schemesLife assurance benefitFree school lunchesUp to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schoolsInterest free loans for training, computer purchase or season ticketsCycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistant ProgrammeRetail and lifestyle discountsFinancial guidance and supportCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentFurther 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.### Attachments### 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 - GDSTPart of### Girls\' Day School Trust (GDST) #J-18808-Ljbffr
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