School Counsellor

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School Counsellor
The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an
outstanding School Counsellor to join a well-established, supportive team in a
highly successful and expanding school.
We are looking for a driven personality who will advocate, manage, and commit
in improving the lives of young people in need of help and support in the
school. As a qualified School Counsellor, you will thrive in the role
combining day-to-day social services activities, undertaking and writing up
assessments, offering information and counselling support to pupils and their
families, maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for relevant
legislation and procedures.
You will be an excellent communicator, who gets on well with colleagues,
students and parents. Amongst other things, you will be well organised and
want to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. The
staff work co-operatively and enjoy collaborating, therefore good
interpersonal skills and team work are essential.
You will be keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will
be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence
across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong
relationships with parents and students.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and
experience;
* University Degree holder with specialisations in Psychology and Social Work
* Experience of not less than ‎2 years within the same field
* Exceptional communication skills
* In depth experience in School counselling and social services activities
* Excellent proven record of working with young people, families and health care specialists
* Knowledge of the current English National Curriculum and associated assessment methods will be desirable
About Our School
The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing
school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at
its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of
our community, educating students aged ‎3-‎18, from more than ‎90 nationalities.
The school was originally opened in ‎2009 and is now widely recognised as one
of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally
recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in
both ‎2020 and ‎2021, the only school in the world to do so.
To learn more about our school, please visit
http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/abu-dhabi
About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education is the world 's leading premium schools organisation,
with more than ‎81 schools located across over ‎32 countries in the Americas,
Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our
schools educate over ‎74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of
secondary school.
Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity,
wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are
delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a
personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.
Every parent wants the best for their child -- so do we. Nord Anglia schools
deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic
outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to
recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable
experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning
environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.
https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us
Selection Process
Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two
professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.
Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe,
happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and
learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our
pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject
to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including
satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and
any Country of residence within the last ‎10 years.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work
environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with
diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community
- colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and
embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against
discrimination in any form.
As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are
welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to
their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all
backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work
environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with
diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community
- colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and
embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against
discrimination in any form.


As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are
welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to
their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all
backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: NordAnglia
  • Announcement date: 01/05/2023
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  • Job location: Abu Dhabi
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