School Counsellor - September 2023 - The English School, Kuwait

We are seeking to appoint a full time, experienced School Counsellor to help
support the wellbeing and mental health of the children at TES. This is a new
role for our school and the successful candidate will be required to implement
structure, organise and deliver support aiding students to flourish at school
and beyond.
TES is an established and well reputed ISI inspected school classed as
excellent in ‎2019, and fully compliant to BSO standards in ‎2022. TES is a
happy and thriving school serving the English speaking community in Kuwait. It
is widely renowned for its excellence within the community and Middle East. A
first choice school for many parents in Kuwait and UK qualified teaching
staff, it strives to maintain a values driven curriculum with high academic
rigour and outstanding pastoral care.
School Counsellor Job Responsibilities:
* Advises and counsels students regarding educational, social & emotional problems.
* Remains universally accessible and approachable to all students.
* Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families.
* Provides counselling to students through planned activities independently, in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
* Working closely alongside the established pastoral team and SENDCO, sharing pertinent information with relevant colleagues where appropriate.
* Provides feedback and guidance to support individual student's needs and abilities.
* Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures.
* Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with colleagues and specialists on developing and implementing student support.
* Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Counselling,
Sociology or Psychology. We would prefer candidates to hold BACP membership
but those with similar professional accreditation will be considered. Prior
experience in an international school setting is preferred but not essential.
If you are considering working overseas for the first time, or even have a
significant amount of international experience, then Kuwait might just provide
you with an opportunity that changes your life for the good and forever. There
is something magical about working at TES and Kuwait has a unique attraction
which makes it difficult to leave.
Interviews: Suitable candidates will be interviewed as soon as possible after
an application is received. It is therefore in the interests of candidates to
respond quickly in order to avoid disappointment.
The position is full time and the successful candidate will need to be
available from Wednesday August 23rd for an induction programme. Term begins
for pupils on Sunday, September ‎3, ‎2023.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children -
successful applicants will be subject to DBS and reference checks.

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