School Counsellor, Grades 11 - 12

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 18-Month Contract

Start Date: August 2026

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 students

• Liaise and collaborate with academic and learning strategy teachers, social workers, nurses, students, parents and administrators in supporting student well-being and growth

• Develop and cultivate academic pathways that assist students with academic course planning and selection, in collaboration with University Counsellors

• Participate in Parent-Teacher and/or Counsellor-Parent interviews

• Liaise with parents and other community members as needed in service of student well-being

• Support students with self-awareness, social and relationships skills

• Support students with self-management skills such as organization and time management

• Actively participate on interdisciplinary teams to facilitate care and support plans for learning or social-emotional needs

• Develop, collaborate and deliver SEL curricular lessons and workshops for students

• Teach students distress tolerance, self-motivation and stress management skills

• Assist in planning and participate in parent and employee well-being education sessions

• Counsel students on behaviour, school progress, personal/social issues regarding home, family and peer concerns

• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB, CEFR and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation

• Keep abreast of current resources, research, and best practices in support of student well-being

• Participate in the co-curricular life of the school including coaching, clubs, special events, and trips

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

• Passionate educator with 5+ years’ of high school counselling experience and has Additional Qualifications in Guidance and/or Counselling

• Knowledge of the IB Diploma Program (DP) is a strong asset

• Relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice with a commitment to DEI

• Adept at developing strong and caring relationships with students

• Effectively collaborative with team members across the faculty

• Confident with and at ease partnering with families

• An awareness of or experience overseeing educational opportunities offered by external organizations

• An awareness of or experience overseeing scholarship opportunities

• Proficient with relevant technology and thrives in an innovative environment

• Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values

• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community

Why 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.