Counsellor

Counsellor Rickmansworth School About the role Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth Contract type: Term time only, Permanent Hours: 10 hours per week: days/hours to be agreed Salary: M1 pt 34 - £45,091 plus £1,043 fringe allowance Pro-rata - Actual Salary: £10,689.25 pa incl. Fringe. We provide monthly paid supervision Start Date: September 2026 Rickmansworth School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Counsellor to join our caring and committed pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, supporting their emotional wellbeing and personal development throughout their school journey. As a Counsellor at our school, you will play a vital role in promoting positive mental health, offering one-to-one support and working closely with staff, students and families to create a safe and supportive environment. You will be a key part of our student support network, helping young people navigate challenges and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about student welfare and have the skills to provide a listening ear, professional guidance and emotional support, we would love to hear from you. Join us in nurturing resilience, confidence, and wellbeing across our school community. In return, we will offer you: Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities. Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applications Process Deadline for applications: 08:00 Monday 06 July 2026 Interviews: TBC Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be app