School Counsellor

Trident College is located on a 113-hectare nature reserve in Solwezi, Zambia. The school opened its doors to the first pioneering group of pupils and parents in September 2013. In addition to serving the local copper mining community’s educational needs, the College is now home to 320 pupils. Trident College is rapidly becoming the boarding school of choice in Zambia and a strong option for parents and pupils throughout Southern Africa.

Trident College Solwezi forms part of the Trident Group of schools, consisting of three prep schools and the College. Trident Schools are, in turn, operated by Educore Services, a leading provider of independent schooling in Zambia.

The College offers the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum to boys and girls from year 7 to year 13 with external Cambridge Certification at the end of Year 11 (IGCSE), Year 12 (A/S-level) and Year 13 (A-level).

Commencement Date: 1st January 2026

Trident College invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and compassionate professionals to join our dedicated pastoral team as a School Counsellor. We seek an empathetic individual with a proven record of supporting young people’s wellbeing and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents. The successful candidate will be expected to provide one-to-one and group counselling, promote mental health awareness across the school, and contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment. Experience in adolescent counselling, safeguarding, and wellbeing education will be an advantage.

The Counsellor will report to the Deputy Head, Pastoral Care and play an essential role in the Learning Support Unit.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

The School Counsellor will provide emotional, social, and psychological support to students, helping them to thrive academically and personally. The role involves offering counselling services, promoting student wellbeing, and supporting the development of a safe and inclusive school culture. Please see the candidate pack for further information.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A degree or qualification in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• A compassionate, approachable manner and excellent listening skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.

Key Skills and Attributes:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Provide one-to-one and group counselling to support students’ emotional, social, and behavioural well-being.
• Deliver preventative programmes and wellbeing workshops, promoting resilience, safeguarding, and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to identify needs, offer guidance, and support student development.
• Maintain referral links with external professionals and manage follow-up for specialist interventions.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, uphold confidentiality, and comply with safeguarding and counselling standards.

Advantage:

Experience in outdoor education and Leadership training would be a distinct advantage.

Closing date: 15^th September 2025.