Counselling Psychologist
Job description
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Counselling Psychologist to join a highly supportive secondary setting set within beautiful, expansive grounds.
This environment places strong value on therapeutic practice, teamwork, and empowering young people to grow with confidence. You’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team where new ideas, collaborative working and high-quality care are genuinely championed.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions
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Complete structured assessments and reports
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Work closely with on-site professionals across multiple disciplines
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Provide guidance to staff to promote independence and positive development
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Contribute to a nurturing, forward-thinking therapeutic culture
What We’re Looking For
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A doctorate-level qualification in Psychology
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HCPC registration
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Confidence working within a school environment
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A driver is essential due to the rural location
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
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Access to specialist training and CPD
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Support from a dedicated consultant
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Paid weekly, with competitive rates
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Opportunities to grow your career across a wide network of educational settings
Why This Setting?
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Stunning grounds and a calm, therapeutic working environment
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Strong multidisciplinary team already in place
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A shared commitment to helping young people prepare for brighter, more independent futures
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to work in a setting that truly values therapeutic practice, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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