Tormead School - School Counsellor

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and well-qualified Counsellor to join our outstanding pastoral team and play a meaningful part in supporting the wellbeing of our pupils.

Detail

Required for September 2026

Part-time, 2 days per week (negotiable)

Tormead School is a leading academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18 in Guildford, just 40 minutes from London.

We are looking for an experienced and well-qualified Counsellor to join our outstanding pastoral team and play a meaningful part in supporting the wellbeing of our pupils. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality counselling support while contributing to a wider culture of care, resilience and personal development within a warm, inclusive and ambitious school community.

The successful candidate will provide confidential one-to-one counselling for pupils and work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pastoral leaders, School Nurses and external agencies where appropriate. You will bring a recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification, membership of a relevant professional body such as BACP or UKCP, and experience of working therapeutically with children and young people. Above all, you will be a thoughtful, compassionate and confident practitioner, with strong safeguarding awareness and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy and care. Experience in a school or education setting, leading small-group work, or delivering mental health training would be an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where pastoral care and wellbeing are central to our ethos. You will be part of a collaborative, values-led community in which relationships matter and every girl is known and supported as an individual. For the right person, this role offers the chance to make a visible difference, work alongside dedicated colleagues, and help shape and strengthen wellbeing provision across the school.

This is a part-time, term-time only position for two days per week (negotiable), starting in September 2026. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, professional development opportunities, free lunch and refreshments during term time, and free use of the school gym.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk. To apply for the role, please click HERE or visit our website.

The closing date for applications is Monday 8 June 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews to be held on 15 and 16 June 2026. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

Documents

• Candidate Brief - School Counsellor - May 2026 PDF Document