Secondary School Counsellor
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed23 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
About Meritton
Meritton British International School is looking for a passionate educator to join our team. As our school embarks on an exciting growth journey, we have significant developments planned to improve our teaching, learning, and campus facilities. This expansion presents a unique chance to play a vital role in a progressive school community while advancing your professional growth in a warm, collaborative, and supportive setting.
About this role
This position focuses on the wellbeing of secondary students, in addition to providing university and career guidance, blending counselling, program leadership, and teaching. The counsellor collaborates closely with students, staff, and families to ensure effective pastoral care and successful post-secondary pathways.
Offer individual and small-group counselling to promote student wellbeing
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Design and implement a comprehensive whole-school SEL programme, including workshops on resilience, mental health, and relationships.
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Provide structured College & Careers guidance, including full assistance with university applications (e.g., UCAS, Common App)
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Coordinate university visits, career fairs, and student workshops
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Oversee the school’s university pathways and assist with international admissions
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Utilize student data to guide interventions and enhance safeguarding and wellbeing
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Work in partnership with staff, parents, and external organizations
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Assist in crisis response and safeguarding protocols
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Teach 5 periods per week of Values / College & Careers (Years 9–12)
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with certification in School Counselling
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Demonstrated experience in advising on college/university applications
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Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
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Dedication to student wellbeing and a collaborative approach with students, parents, and staff
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Familiarity with UCAS and knowledge of international admissions systems (UK, US, Canada, Europe) is a plus
Meritton British International School is looking for a passionate educator to join our team. As our school embarks on an exciting growth journey, we have significant developments planned to improve our teaching, learning, and campus facilities. This expansion presents a unique chance to play a vital role in a progressive school community while advancing your professional growth in a warm, collaborative, and supportive setting.
About this role
This position focuses on the wellbeing of secondary students, in addition to providing university and career guidance, blending counselling, program leadership, and teaching. The counsellor collaborates closely with students, staff, and families to ensure effective pastoral care and successful post-secondary pathways.
Key responsibilities
•Offer individual and small-group counselling to promote student wellbeing
•
Design and implement a comprehensive whole-school SEL programme, including workshops on resilience, mental health, and relationships.
•
Provide structured College & Careers guidance, including full assistance with university applications (e.g., UCAS, Common App)
•
Coordinate university visits, career fairs, and student workshops
•
Oversee the school’s university pathways and assist with international admissions
•
Utilize student data to guide interventions and enhance safeguarding and wellbeing
•
Work in partnership with staff, parents, and external organizations
•
Assist in crisis response and safeguarding protocols
•
Teach 5 periods per week of Values / College & Careers (Years 9–12)
Requirements
•
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with certification in School Counselling
•
Demonstrated experience in advising on college/university applications
•
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
•
Dedication to student wellbeing and a collaborative approach with students, parents, and staff
•
Familiarity with UCAS and knowledge of international admissions systems (UK, US, Canada, Europe) is a plus