Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner

Job overview

Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Part-time, Term Time Plus

Join Our Community – Inspire, Support, and Make a Difference

Charterhouse is one of the world’s leading coeducational independent schools, set within a stunning 250‑acre campus. As a community built on kindness, belonging, and academic ambition, we are committed to nurturing every individual so they can flourish.

We are seeking an experienced Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner (SSWP) to join our dynamic Wellbeing & Inclusion team. This is a senior clinical role with significant responsibility, impact, and scope to shape wellbeing provision across the School.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and bring advanced therapeutic and clinical expertise, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing & Inclusion, the SSWP will:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Lead complex wellbeing and mental health assessments

• Provide CBT and other evidence‑based therapeutic interventions

• Complete and supervise clinical risk assessments, including suicide and self‑harm risk

• Develop safety plans with pupils, staff, families, and external agencies

• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and clinical decision‑making

• Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise outcome data

• Support development of clinical policies and best practice

   

Wellbeing Leadership

• Co‑lead whole‑school wellbeing initiatives

• Deliver training, workshops, talks, and group programmes

• Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding, academic, and SEND teams

• Drive early‑intervention strategies and identify emerging needs

• Promote trauma‑informed and inclusive practice across the School

   

Training & Supervision

• Mentor or supervise junior wellbeing staff or trainees

• Deliver mental health training to staff and pupils

• Engage in regular clinical supervision and CPD

   

Professional Expectations

• Uphold ethical and professional standards

• Maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance

• Contribute to team development and service improvement

About You

We are looking for a practitioner who is:

Essential

• Qualified in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, or Psychology

• Accredited or working towards accreditation (BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent)

• Skilled in CBT or other evidence‑based therapies

• Experienced (3–5+ years post‑qualification) working with children and young people

• Confident in completing complex formulations and risk assessments

• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and multi‑agency work

Desirable

• Additional specialist clinical training (e.g., high‑intensity CBT, EMDR, DBT skills, family work)

• Experience in educational or boarding settings

• Experience supervising junior clinicians

We welcome applicants who are compassionate, reflective, inclusive, and confident working autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Charterhouse?

Alongside joining a vibrant and supportive community, we offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pension scheme

• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)

• Medicash health plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• School fee remission (subject to eligibility)

• Sports Centre and golf course membership

• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes

• Free lunches and on‑site parking

• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities

How to Apply

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 11 March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16 March 2026

Applications should be made via the Charterhouse website:

Early applications are encouraged. We may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Be Part of Our Inclusive Community

At Charterhouse, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment in which every pupil and member of staff feels valued and supported. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.