Are you a Psychologist or School Counsellor looking to work with girls and young women in an independent school context?
We are looking for an experienced School Counsellors/Psychologists interested in a 12-month maternity leave position commencing in July 2026. The successful applicant will join our team of counsellors to work with students aged 5-18 years old. However, experience working with Primary aged students may be an advantage. The position is ideally a part-time position (0.6-0.8) but a full-time role may also be considered for a preferred applicant.
The successful applicant will have expertise and experience working with children and adolescents in the provision of counselling support. They will have relevant qualifications as a counsellor and/or psychologist, be able to work effectively with students and their families, able to develop a significant rapport with students, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the emotional and social needs of children.
The preferred candidate for this role will enjoy working in a collaborative, team-based environment to develop school-based support plans for individual students, working cooperatively with the School Leadership team, wellbeing and pastoral care staff, and our classroom teachers. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, well-developed organisational skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with external health and allied-health professionals, social workers and other service providers. Experience and evidence of working in an educational setting would be an advantage.
For more information please see our employment website
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