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Independent Listener - Volunteer

We are looking for a compassionate and approachable volunteer Independent Listener to join our boarding community and provide a trusted, independent point of contact for our students.

The Independent Listener is someone outside the school community who boarding students can approach directly if they have a problem, concern or simply need someone to talk to. This is a rewarding voluntary opportunity to make a genuine difference to the wellbeing and experience of young people by offering a safe and supportive space.

We are seeking someone with an excellent understanding of safeguarding, empathy for the needs of school-age children and adolescents, and experience in a counselling, pastoral or similar supportive role.

Our boarding students are a real delight to work with. They are articulate, hardworking and well-motivated, and demonstrate our seven core values in the way they treat one another. We pride ourselves on our positive staff/student relationships and our strong sense of community. Sexey’s School has a strong team of staff who are caring, supportive and working with a ‘determination to be exceptional in all that we do’

Completed application forms should be e-mailed to qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk.

Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment

Closing date: noon on 12 October 2026

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to interview, an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.