Self Employed School Counsellor

School Counsellor - Bullers Wood School for Boys

• Self-Employed School Counsellor required for 1 day per week

• Term time only, up to 36 weeks per academic year

• Start date: September 2026

Bullers Wood School for Boys is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive 11–16 secondary school in Bromley. Our pastoral ethos is rooted in strong relationships, high expectations and a commitment to supporting every boy to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As part of our continued investment in student wellbeing, we are seeking a self-employed School Counsellor to join our pastoral and safeguarding team for one day per week, working alongside our existing counsellor to deliver a high-quality therapeutic service for pupils.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is; passionate about supporting adolescent boys, confident in managing a varied caseload, and committed to working collaboratively within a busy school environment.

The Role

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.

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.

How to apply

Applicants should complete the application form and submit it to HR@iniciotrust.org by 9am on Wednesday 17th June 2026.

Please see the application form and full candidate pack attached

Lumero Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and an appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that an enhanced check will reveal all criminal convictions on record, including those that might be considered “spent”.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and appointments are based on the applicant’s ability to meet the requirements of the position. The Trust is opposed to any form of discrimination against any individual or group and welcomes the fact that our Trust includes a diversity of individuals from many races and cultures. Behaviour, which is discriminatory on the grounds of race, colour, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, will not be tolerated.