Counselling and Wellbeing Manager

Clifton College are seeking an experienced and dedicated Counselling and Wellbeing Manager to join our team for a one-year fixed term to provide sabbatical cover.  

In this pivotal role, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to our counselling service, which includes managing two counsellors and a play therapist. You will oversee referral pathways, manage caseloads, and hold a small clinical caseload yourself. Working closely with the Head of Medical Health and Welfare, you will ensure our provisions remain aligned with the best practice guidance from the Department for Education and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

At Clifton College, we place student welfare at the very centre of everything we do. Our Health & Wellbeing Service is a well-established, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, counselling, and sports rehabilitation professionals. Together with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and academic teams, we provide integrated, student-centred support to help young people navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve their full potential.

We operate under three core values: Integrity, Spirit, and Resilience. If you share these values and want to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this  role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.