Sherborne Girls is a full-boarding and day school for girls aged 11–18. It offers an empowering education that nurtures ambition, self-belief, and a strong sense of individuality. The curriculum spans GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs, complemented by wide-ranging opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and co-curricular engagement.
Sherborne Girls is part of the Sherborne Schools Group (SSG), a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and several trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.
School Counsellor
Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a School Counsellor to provide a confidential and thoughtful counselling service for pupils and staff at Sherborne Girls. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers the chance to be involved in wider work across the Group, supporting wellbeing initiatives and, when needed, working at other sites. The successful candidate will support pupils who may self-refer or be referred by pastoral, safeguarding or medical teams, managing their own caseload and building trusted relationships. Working closely with colleagues across the pastoral and healthcare teams, they will help ensure a consistent and supportive approach to pupil care, attend meetings to share insight and good practice, and offer guidance following incidents or bereavements where additional emotional support is needed. There is also scope to provide initial advice to staff seeking counselling support. This is a role for someone who values discretion, connection and practical impact, and who wants to contribute meaningfully to a school community where wellbeing is taken seriously.
Reporting to: Senior Deputy Head via Lead Counsellor
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time School Counsellor to join the team from September 2026.
For further information, please see the job description. Please apply on the following link (unfortunately we are unable to accept CV's) -
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/schrole_b637f7fb-508f-4431-bb6a-246bb7d2d7a3
Early applications are strongly encouraged as we would like to secure the right appointment as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the closing date.
The closing date for applications is 9am, 19 June 2026 and interviews will be held on the week commencing 22 June 2026.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: £15,449.42 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
