School Counsellor

We are looking for a School Counsellor to join our pastoral team at Bristol Grammar School. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support Bristol Grammar School in its continuing drive to put the wellbeing of its pupils at the heart of all that it does. We are looking for someone with the ability to maintain professional confidentiality, excellent boundaries and strong communication skills.
This a permanent, part-time position, starting from February 2024, working term-time with some additional weeks in the holidays.
The School Counsellor will be responsible for providing a professional and confidential counselling service for students and staff, working in coordination with our other School Counsellor.
The ideal candidate will be trained in counselling and listening skills, and registered, or willing to register, with the BACP or BAAT/HCPC.
Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.
Please check the Job Description for more details.
ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)
BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.
SCHOOL MISSION
To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.
We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.
SAFEGUARDING
Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.