Middle School Counsellor - Al Hamra Campus - Required for August 2023

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.
We are seeking a lively, dynamic Middle School Counsellor for our school
students in Years ‎5 - ‎9 to join a team of hard working and well-motivated
professionals who work cooperatively and imaginatively. We are 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. We are specifically looking for an individual who is willing to
contribute to our three strategic pillars of learning, enrichment and well-
being.
Full Job Description is available here: Middle School Counsellor - Al Hamra
Campus - JD

The successful candidates 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.
* 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.

To apply, please follow the link: https://inteachers.net/job/‎3257 and
provide a supporting statement of application following our
Guidelines .

Closing date for all applications: Saturday ‎17 December ‎2022

(Please note: As this is a non-teacher position, and in order to use our
application tracking system (InTeachers), you will need to register yourself
as a qualified teacher to complete the application form).

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 .

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