About this role
School Counsellor – Bullers Wood School for Boys
Self‑Employed School Counsellor required for 1 day per weekTerm time only, up to 36 weeks per academic yearStart date: September 2026The Role
You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Assistant Headteacher: Personal Development and Wellbeing, Heads of Year, SENDCo and other pastoral staff to ensure that pupils receive timely, appropriate and effective support.
We are flexible, based on candidate availability, on the day which can be offered, across Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
The working day is 08:30am – 14:30pm, including a 35‑minute lunch break. Whilst the post is for one day per week, there is flexibility to adjust the working day on occasion to accommodate school holidays, INSET days or operational needs, agreed in advance with the DSL.
You will coordinate referrals, caseloads and waiting lists with the school’s existing counsellor to ensure continuity of care across the week.
The role is self‑employed, with the counsellor invoicing the school for services delivered each month.
The School Counsellor will provide confidential one‑to‑one therapeutic support to boys aged 11–16, offering up to five scheduled sessions per day and a drop‑in service during morning break.