School Counsellor, Grades 11
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- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!The Opportunity:We are seeking a School Counsellor to work in our Senior School, specifically with our Grade 11 and 12 students. This is a full-time role covering an 18-month leave, and involves being on campus Monday to Friday.As a member of the Grade 11-12 team, the School Counsellor supports students with academic planning, social-emotional learning (SEL) and well-being. With strong relational, communication and organizational skills, and ability to build a caring rapport with students, the Counsellor will partner with colleagues across the school and will report to the Head, Student Support.This posting is for a vacancy with a projected start date of August, 2026.Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:Provide individual and small group counselling to meet the social, emotional and well-being needs of studentsLiaise and collaborate with academic and learning strategy teachers, social workers, nurses, students, parents and administrators in supporting student well-being and growthDevelop and cultivate academic pathways that assist students with academic course planning and selection, in collaboration with University CounsellorsParticipate in Parent-Teacher and/or Counsellor-Parent interviewsLiaise with parents and other community members as needed in service of student well-beingSupport students with self-awareness, social and relationships skillsSupport students with self-management skills such as organization and time managementActively participate on interdisciplinary teams to facilitate care and support plans for learning or social-emotional needsDevelop, collaborate and deliver SEL curricular lessons and workshops for studentsTeach students distress tolerance, self-motivation and stress management skillsAssist in planning and participate in parent and employee well-being education sessionsCounsel students on behaviour, school progress, personal/social issues regarding home, family and peer concernsEnsure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB, CEFR and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiationKeep abreast of current resources, research, and best practices in support of student well-beingParticipate in the co-curricular life of the school including coaching, clubs, special events, and tripsCandidate Profile:Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institutionPassionate educator with 5+ years’ of high school counselling experience and has Additional Qualifications in Guidance and/or CounsellingKnowledge of the IB Diploma Program (DP) is a strong assetRelational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice with a commitment to DEIAdept at developing strong and caring relationships with studentsEffectively collaborative with team members across the facultyConfident with and at ease partnering with familiesAn awareness of or experience overseeing educational opportunities offered by external organizationsAn awareness of or experience overseeing scholarship opportunitiesProficient with relevant technology and thrives in an innovative environmentBelief in and alignment with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and valuesPassionate about teaching and being in service of students and the communityWhy Join Branksome Hall:Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.Target Hiring Range:Placement on the Branksome Hall Faculty Salary Grid is determined based upon years of applicable teaching experience, level of education completed, and Additional Qualifications (AQs). The grid ranges from $70,903.08 – $101,270.67 for up to 6 years of applicable experience and $101,615.33 – $134,998.82 for more than 6 years of applicable experience.How to Apply:Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page.Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (e.g.: resume, cover letter).Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning March 19th, 2026 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:Branksome Hall – Human Resources10 Elm AvenueToronto, OntarioM4W 1N4Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: .