Gordonstoun School - School Counsellor

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of School Counsellor.

Detail

The wellbeing and mental, emotional and physical health of our students are central to the Gordonstoun ethos. The School Counsellor plays an important role within the Pastoral and Safeguarding Team, providing therapeutic support to students and contributing to a culture where young people feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

Working closely with the Deputy Head: Pastoral & Safeguarding, House Mistresses/Masters, Healthcare Centre team, Emotional Guidance Coach and other wellbeing professionals, the School Counsellor will deliver a responsive counselling service, provide consultation on student support strategies, contribute to crisis assessment and intervention, and help shape the school's wider wellbeing provision.

This role is initially established as a 10-hour per week position. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to the future development of counselling and wellbeing services across the school, including opportunities to engage with parents, staff and the wider community.

About the School

Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.

Documents

• Counsellor JD 2026-27 PDF Document