Primary Counsellor - August 2024

Primary Counsellor

Kings’ School Al Barsha is looking for an experienced practitioner to join the Primary well-being team. The successful candidate will work alongside the Assistant Heads and Heads of Year to deliver support to Primary students and contribute to the whole school well-being plans.

A school counsellor plays a vital role in supporting students' social, emotional, and academic well-being. You will provide counselling services, guidance, and support to students identified as vulnerable, struggling or requiring additional intervention.

Your primary goal will be to enhance students' overall well-being, both inside and outside the classroom, in order for them to feel happy, safe and secure in school, and to have the strategies to cope with all aspects of school life.

Job Description

• Supporting students on a one-to-one/group basis to deliver targeted intervention for identified needs.
• Utilising a range of coaching and counselling methods to support and promote students’ mental health & well-being.
• Works in collaboration with teachers, parents and external support services, whilst upholding confidentiality and respect for the students’ right to privacy.
• Advocates for the students’ voice & well-being.
• Where necessary, refers students to external support services for specialist support & treatment.
• Supports leadership to promote whole school well-being.

Essential  Requirements:

• Hold a degree qualification in psychology, counselling or a similar field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing well-being and mental health support to children and young people, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding laws, policies and procedures in the UK and UAE.

Preferred Attributes:

• Emotionally intelligent with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Warm, empathetic, assertive and non-judgmental communication style.
• Strong organisation & time management skills.
• Takes a proactive, preventative approach to mental health support.
• Values and responds to the diversity of students across ability, cultural & religious background and gender.

The closing date for applications is 17th May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Successful applicants will take up their position in August 2024.

**Please Note: The school takes safeguarding children very seriously and any offer of employment is subject to rigorous checks, including but not limited to;

• A verified passport copy
• Three satisfactory references
• Attestation of qualification certificates
• DBS/Police checks