Job Description
Summary:
Join a school as a School Counsellor in Cairo, Egypt. Support student well-being and development with a focus on inclusion and resilience.
About the School:
A school located in a vibrant and modern area of Cairo, offering a high-quality British education to students from diverse backgrounds. Committed to excellence, inclusion, and student well-being.
The Opportunity:
As a School Counsellor, you will be a vital part of a school dedicated to nurturing confident, resilient, and well-balanced learners. You will support students’ emotional, social, and behavioural development, while working closely with families and school teams to ensure every student thrives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling sessions to support students’ well-being
- Design and deliver workshops on resilience, well-being, and personal development
- Offer counselling and guidance sessions for parents/guardians
- Work closely with Inclusion and Safeguarding teams to support student needs
- Develop and implement student support and intervention programmes
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records in line with safeguarding policies
- Monitor student progress and provide appropriate referrals when necessary
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field with recognised Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field
- Recognised counselling qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an international school setting
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
- Experience delivering workshops, student support programmes, and parental counselling sessions
- Strong experience working collaboratively with parents
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices
- Very good knowledge of a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and appropriate intervention strategies
Preferred
- Experience in a British curriculum setting
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Tax-free salary with a competitive package
- Housing allowance and private medical insurance
- Annual return airfare and free transport to and from school
- Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities