Student Counsellor – Immediate Start

Key Accountabilities

1. Individual and Group Counselling
• Provide individual counselling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional issues.
• Conduct group counselling sessions to help students develop social skills and peer relationships.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for students facing urgent emotional challenges.
2. Social and Emotional Development Programmes
• Develop and implement programmes that promote emotional health, self-awareness, and 
resilience.
• Facilitate workshops and activities focused on conflict resolution, stress management, and 
positive behaviour.
• Organise and lead school-wide initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive school climate.
3. Preventive and Responsive Services
• Establish and maintain anti-bullying programmes and create a safe school environment.
• Develop behavioural intervention plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external mental health professionals and agencies for additional student 
support services.
4. Collaboration and Consultation
• Work with teachers and staff to identify and support students with social and emotional needs.
• Provide training and resources for teachers on social-emotional learning and student behaviour.
• Engage with parents through workshops and meetings to address their children’s social and 
emotional development.
5. Programme Management and Evaluation
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student counselling sessions and interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of social and emotional programmes and make improvements as 
needed.
• Stay updated on best practices and developments in the field of social and emotional
counselling.

Person Specifications
Qualifications /knowledge: A degree in education/psychology/counseling.

Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. 
• Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust. 
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and school personnel.
• Knowledge of counselling theories, techniques, and practices related to social and emotional 
development.

Experience: At least one year’s school-based experience or previous experience working with schools 
and students in a counseling capacity.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.