British International School Riyadh
Applications for this job are closed
Closing date of applications
12 March 2022
Start date
1 August 2022
Date Contract Ends
Unknown
Subject
School Counsellor
Role
Counsellor
Level
Ages 4-18 / Whole School
Curriculum
English National / IB Dip
Positions available
1
Contract type
Permanent
Vacancy type
Full Time
Salary
M1 - M6 + Overseas Allowance
1 or more years experience
Due to growth and expansion at the DQ campus, we are seeking a lively, dynamic Counsellor for our school students (Primary to Senior level) to join a team of hard working and well-motivated professionals who work cooperatively and imaginatively.
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.
Due to growth and expansion at the DQ campus, we are seeking a lively, dynamic Counsellor for our school students (Primary to Senior level) to join a team of hard working and well-motivated professionals who work cooperatively and imaginatively. We are specifically looking for a counsellor who will contribute to the further development of our dynamic school and can add to the existing vision and already very high pastoral standards.
Full Job Description is available here: Whole School Counsellor -DQ - JD
The successful candidate will:
Through a range of therapeutic interventions, provide high quality support for students of all ages 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.
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 co-curricular programmes
To apply, please follow the link and provide a supporting statement of application following our Guidelines .
Closing date for all applications: Saturday 12th March, 2022
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.
The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified
For more information about the school please visit our website: www.bisr.com.sa
How to apply for a position at BISR
To apply and for additional information, please follow the ‘inteachers’ link on the vacancy.
When applying via this link, please provide the following in support of your application:
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BISR is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. We complete rigorous background checks for all staff, whatever their role in the school, prior to them commencing employment.
The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.
For information about compensation and benefits, please click this link.
For more information about the school please visit the 'ABOUT US' section our website www.bisr.com.sa.
We very much look forward to receiving your application.
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Skills and Abilities
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