Job Description

School Counsellor

Full-time or Part-time

Permanent

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new School Counsellor to join a flourishing boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100-acre campus and in a beautiful part of rural Surrey. The School Counsellor will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that supports the physical, mental health and emotional wellbeing of pupils and staff.

They will work closely with the Deputy Head to contribute to KESW’s aims and objectives through:
• delivery and implementation of one-to-one counselling sessions
• workshops with pupils, parents, and staff
• contribution to meetings of the Pupil Wellbeing Committee
• working with key staff to further the development of Foundationers and other pupils with boarding or emotional needs
• advising key staff on issues relating to mental health, preparing them for meetings and conversations

King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 475 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as substantially reduced school fees at King Edward’s, Barrow Hills and Longacre Schools, free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 3rd June 2025.  The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.

King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.