Careers and University Guidance, and Well-being Counsellor

The Hamilton International School (THIS) is one of Doha’s premier schools and opened in 2019, with the Secondary School opening in 2020. We offer a unique opportunity for a Careers and University Guidance, and Well-being Counsellor to join our team in August 2024. Our world-class facilities and International curriculum will attract the very best teachers, as we aim to provide amazing learning opportunities for our students.

About Hamilton

The school offers an environment which is positive, caring, friendly and learner focused. We are building a team who are committed, enthusiastic and collaborative. We aspire to recruit Secondary Teachers and staff who not only support students but support each other. We want you to thoroughly enjoy coming to school and making a difference to the lives of others.

The Hamilton International School embraces the individuality of every learner. We place teaching and learning at the very core of what we do. We support student learning through a robust, child-focused curriculum and enriching extra-curricular programs, offering the very best in classrooms, sports, technology and performing arts facilities.

The Secondary School is currently open to students in Grades 6 to 11 and will open Grade 12 in August 2024. We offer a high quality, bespoke, International Curriculum in Grades 6, 7 and 8. In Grade 9 our students begin the High School Diploma.

The Hamilton International School is a Candidate School* for the DP programme. This school is pursuing authourisation as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that The Hamilton International School believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Careers and University Guidance Counsellor to join our amazing team who will:

•Be responsible for ensuring all Secondary Students are well informed about their pathways through Middle School and High Schol

•Be responsible for ensuring all Secondary Students are well informed on university pathways

•Uphold the academic honesty policy

•Track students’ university applications

•Advise students and families on pathways in group and one-to-one meetings

•Promote careers pathways across the Secondary School

•Lead careers day

•Organize university related field trips, fairs and guest speakers

•Network across Doha and ISP with key global educational partners

•Be responsible for the development and delivery of the Futures Curriculum

•Lead the implementation of Unifrog across the Secondary School

•Have deep knowledge of university applications, across the globe and expertise in CV writing and personal statements

•Have up to date knowledge of best practice for university applications

•Be knowledgeable of academic requirements from international exam boards such as the IB, and a deep knowledge of the High School Diploma, GPAs, SATs and IELTs

This is a combined role and would require the successful candidate to act as a Well-being Counsellor for the Secondary School students. We are looking for someone who will:

•Support the emotional wellbeing of students in a secondary school school setting

•Provide group and individual support on an ad hoc and planned basis

•Provide formal counselling with consent of the family (if appropriately trained and qualified)

•Support staff and the Pastoral team in managing incidents and behaviour

•Support families – individuals, support groups and larger groups e.g. through workshops

•Work with the inclusion team, medical and safeguarding staff to provide the very best pastoral care for children

•Take responsibility for personal, professional development, keeping up to date with research and developments which may lead to improvements in the counselling service provided, arranging and delivering relevant training for staff as and when needs are identified

•Work with the whole school Well-being Counsellor

What our school offers

When you join THIS, you also join ISP (International Schools Partnership), a group of 70+ schools located across the world. We offer you the opportunity to join our determined and energetic team as we embark on a unique educational journey to become the premium school of choice in Doha.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

•Competitive salary and benefits package

•Housing Allowance

•Annual flights to your home country

•Private Medical Insurance

Child Safeguarding and Protection

THIS is fully committed to students’ safeguarding and protection. The selected applicants will be required to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within our school, as well as adhere to and ensure compliance with The Hamilton International School’s child protection policies and procedures.

Criminal Background Checks

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Background Checks covering the 10 years prior to their start date with the school; this will cover all countries of residence during that period.

The Hamilton International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal record checks.

A minimum of 3 years teaching/guidance counsellor experience is required, preferably with experience of the US High School Diploma and the IB DP. This role is not suitable for NQT’s.

Thank you for considering The Hamilton International School as your next place of employment.