Primary School Counselor

Summary:

Join a school as a Primary School Counselor and support student well-being with a focus on emotional, social, and academic growth.

About the School:

A school with a strong international reputation for academic excellence and holistic development, offering a supportive and innovative learning environment for students of all ages.

The Opportunity:

As a Primary School Counselor, you will provide therapeutic support to students in primary and secondary levels, helping them navigate emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. This is a vital role in fostering a positive and inclusive school environment that promotes student well-being and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students through individual and group counseling sessions using a range of therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to develop and implement intervention strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain secure, detailed records of counseling sessions.
• Engage in monthly clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to ensure professional growth and support.
• Utilize technology to enhance the counseling process and maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the school’s commitment to student and staff well-being.
• Work flexibly and creatively to address the diverse needs of students and support their emotional and social development.
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships within the school community.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience working with children facing emotional, social, and behavioral challenges.
• Confidence in working one-to-one, with families, and in small groups.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and use verbal and non-verbal therapeutic techniques.
• Strong reflective and flexible practice with the ability to think creatively.
• Competence in using ICT to support the counseling process.
• Ability to maintain secure and detailed case records.
• Commitment to engaging in monthly clinical supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Warm and relatable personality with the ability to engage and motivate students, parents, and staff.

Preferred

• Experience with counseling in an international or multicultural setting.
• Background in child psychology or related field.
• Familiarity with British-based education systems or curricula.
• Experience with digital learning platforms such as Google Apps for Education.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and weekly professional learning and well-being time.
• Collaborative and stimulating working environment with a focus on staff and student growth.