School Counselor

Summary:

Join a school as a School Counselor and support student wellbeing and growth.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing reputation for excellence in education, offering both British and American curricula to a diverse student body. It is committed to fostering academic success, personal development, and a supportive learning environment.

The Opportunity:

As a School Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and academic wellbeing of students. You will work as part of a collaborative team to ensure students receive the guidance and support they need to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students through individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff to develop and implement strategies for student success.
• Provide guidance on academic, social, and personal development issues.
• Monitor student progress and intervene when necessary to support wellbeing.
• Organize and lead enrichment and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection procedures.
• Act as a secondary form tutor and provide pastoral care to assigned students.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Child Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a school counseling or educational setting with elementary-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development, counseling theories, and evidence-based practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and organize your own work.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and their application.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to use ICT tools for record-keeping and as an instructional tool.

Preferred

• Experience of modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
• Experience of working with highly aspirational and able students.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.