Primary School Counsellor

23 hours ago


المملكة العربية السعودية, Saudi Arabia British International School Riyadh Full time

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

Full Job Description is available here: Primary School Counsellor - Al Hamra Campus - JD
- Through a range of therapeutic interventions, provide high quality support for students of primary who are experiencing problems, with the aim of managing and enhancing their emotional well-being,
- Provide support, guidance and advice to families, teachers and the school with the aim of promoting well-being for individuals and the wider BISR community.
- Show a good understanding of working within a Middle-Eastern setting and the current issues facing school-aged students.
- Work with young people to improve their emotional well-being and resilience and be aware of common issues faced by this age group.
- Be aware of the ethical and professional guidelines pertaining to counselling and underpinning regular practice and be a member of a professional body.
- Have proven experience in working with children and young people in a school setting.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour, effectively collaborating within a range of teams.
- Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
- Go the extra mile for students, contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme and community events.
- Hold an appropriate UK or UK recognised qualification.
- Experience of counselling Primary School students would be an advantage.

**We can offer**:

- Highly motivated and engaged students
- A school with a strong sense of community
- A learning focused school committed to staff development
- Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and the school's enrichment programmes
- The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.

**BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.**

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