Wellbeing Counsellor - ISALW

Major Responsibilities  

• To be responsible for the confidential counselling services to students experiencing a wide range of problems through individual sessions, responding to their personal, social, emotional, or educational concerns
• To provide support, guidance and advice to parents and staff
• To contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of all students
• To help to establish a safe and inclusive climate in the school, free from intolerance, harassment, and bullying.
• To deal with and/or report to the Head of Pastoral care incidents that are seen or reported regarding student welfare
• To take part in referral meetings, assisting in decisions and monitoring appropriate treatment programs, including therapy, counselling, or advice, in collaboration with colleagues
• To take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up to date with research and development which may lead to improvements in the counselling service provided.
• To arrange and deliver relevant Professional Development training for staff and senior students on a regular basis and as and when needs are identified.
• To maintain appropriate records and ensure that these are kept securely.
• To act as an agent for positive change within the school community.
• To liaise, where appropriate and with student consent and in accordance with school policies, with other members of staff.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the headmaster.

Application Process

Interested candidates please go to "APPLY FOR THIS JOB".

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or skype interview with our recruitment team.

Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers.  The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background check.

General Requirements for International Teaching Positions

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
• Minimum two years’ experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
• Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
• Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences
• A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes