Counsellor
Dukhan English School
Qatar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2019
Job overview
Counsellor required for September 2019 or earlier by mutual agreement at the Qatar Petroleum Schools based in Dukhan in Qatar.
Are you an outstanding Counsellor, passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children? If so, we have a unique opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated counsellor to join one of our fast developing schools, both committed to shaping the future by providing a high quality, international education for all our young people.
As the education arm of Qatar Petroleum, we are searching for outstanding professionals who are eager to work for a company who are world leaders in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Our schools are internationally focused and both are seen as important hubs for the communities they serve, educating approximately 1250 children from 3 to 18 years of age, and representing over 30 different nationalities and 50 languages. The schools enjoy state-of-the-art purpose built premises that are well equipped to support excellent teaching and learning opportunities. We are delivering an innovative and globally relevant secondary curriculum, which has the English National Curriculum and QP values at its heart.
Our vision is for our students to be high achieving, healthy and happy individuals, well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future. Our mission is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that places high value on learning, enjoyment and the well-being of all our students. To help deliver this we are seeking a top quality, practitioner who is an example to staff, students and parents in terms of:
- High personal standards of practice
- Providing a caring and supportive environment to explore concerns
- Excellent and up to date knowledge of student counselling practices
- Supporting the agenda of high expectations of pupil achievement
- Commitment and professionalism
- Organisational and operational skills
Primary Purpose of the job
- To carry out the professional duties of a student support counsellor supporting the wellbeing needs of students as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's and QPs policies under the direction of the school Principal
- To be an effective professional who liaises with QP Medical Staff in providing relevant advice for staff and parents regarding the wellbeing of students as well as sign-posting appropriate support from outside agencies.
Principal Accountabilities
- To have a secure knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills in counselling children and young people, being able to respond to personal, social, emotional or educational concerns.
- To be able to provide a caring and supportive environment where concerns can be explored.
- Show commitment to QP’s Vision, Values and Strategy as well as the vision, ethos and policies of the school in order to promote wellbeing throughout the school.
- Work within the codes of practice as recommended by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychologists (BACP), or equivalent organisation.
- To contribute to the Personal, Social and Health Education programme within the school.
- To observe all health and safety rules and guidance and to take all reasonable care to promote the health and safety at work of yourself, other staff and pupils.
- To be aware of all Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures within the school and to take appropriate action if required.
- To liaise, where appropriate and with the student’s consent, with other members of staff to ensure that students receiving counselling can be supported in all areas of school life;
- Collaborate, cooperate and support roles of colleagues, particularly the School Nurse and pastoral teams in supporting the wellbeing of students.
- Maintain strong links of communication with parents and the wider community
Decision Making Authority
Under the supervision of the designated Senior Leader, make recommendations about student wellbeing for both individual students and for whole school policy and procedure.
Context / Special Features / Challenges
As well as carrying out the above duties the post holder is required to develop and maintain good relationships between home and school, identifying and organising opportunities for activities which contribute to the wellbeing agenda.
The post holder is also expected to comply with any reasonable request from the school management to undertake tasks not specified in this job description.
It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and are negotiable in the light of the needs of the school and the professional development of the staff.
This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Experience
The post holder must have a first degree and a recognised qualification in counselling and experience of working with children and young people.
The post holder must have a minimum of three years prior relevant experience in a similar setting.
The post holder must be committed to their own personal and professional development in fulfilling the role, ensuring that as a counsellor the post holder accesses regular supervision.
Dukhan - www.des.com.qa
Dukhan is a purpose built town on the West coast of Qatar that is populated by QP staff and their children. We are a community school that has been operating since 1954, offering a British style education to a wide variety of students.
The school has an amazing international ethos and is honoured to be at the centre of our Dukhan community, educating approximately 1400 children from 3 to 18 years of age, representing over 30 different nationalities.
In return for your passion in ensuring a dynamic and high quality education for our students, successful candidates will enjoy the full benefits of working for Qatar Petroleum. This includes generous tax-free salaries, free accommodation and utilities, interest free car loan, education assistance for up to four children, medical cover, airfares, paid school holidays and excellent sporting and leisure facilities.
If you would like to join our team and make a real difference to the education of our children, please apply immediately with a one page letter of application, a full CV and a recent photograph, to: QP.education@hays.com
Please apply immediately with a one page letter of application, a full CV and a recent photograph, and should include the following information for VISA purposes.
1) Date of birth 2) Marital status 3) Your Nationality 4) No of dependents 5) If applicable the Nationality of your Wife/Husband/ Nationality of your children 6) QTS Status
Please send your letter of application, your CV and a recent photograph to QP.education@hays.com
For further information please call Penny Kontopyrghou on +44 (0)20 7259 8771 or +447595 968 600.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and short-listed applicants will be contacted once applications have been reviewed.
Dukhan English School is part of Qatar Petroleum who have another school within Qatar. Please note that your application could be considered for this school.
About Dukhan English School
- Dukhan English School
- PO Box 100001, Sheikh Ahmed Road, Dukhan
- Al-Shahaniya
- Qatar
1. General Information
Dukhan English School (DES) is one of the oldest international schools in the Middle East tracing its origins back to the early 1950s.
DES provides education for the children of QatarEnergy employees who live in Dukhan.
Dukhan English School Vision
OUR VISION is for our students to be high achieving, healthy and happy individuals, well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future.
OUR MISSION is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that places high value on learning, enjoyment and the well-being of all our students.
Dukhan English School is a British International School operated by QatarEnergy. We promote unity, respect, cultural diversity and understanding; we aim for excellence in learning and we recognise and celebrate success.
All members of the Dukhan and school community are valued as partners who can contribute a significant role to our students’ learning. We strive to create a safe and happy, productive learning environment where everyone is equally welcome. We aim to inspire, challenge and cater for all needs so that our students can achieve of their best and fulfil their potential.
The school acknowledges that we are all life-long learners and therefore seeks to create opportunities for students to access new and changing information and technologies, enjoy learning and gain skills of personal responsibility, to become reflective, creative thinkers, leaders and team members and global citizens.
We currently have over 1200 students aged 3 to 18 years with over 100 teachers and support staff at the school, predominantly British trained.
There are five sections to the school:
EYFS, age 3-5 (PreNursery-Reception)
Key Stage 1, age 5-7 (Years 1-2)
Key Stage 2, age 7-11 (Years 3 - 6)
Key Stage 3, age 11-14 (Years 7- 9) Key Stage 4 age 14-16 (Years 10 -11)
Sixth Form, age 16-18 (Years 12 – Year 13)
The academic year mirrors the British system of three terms, beginning in September. Local religious and QP holidays are observed. The school week runs from Sunday to Thursday, the weekend being Friday and Saturday. For teachers the school day begins at 6.45am and finishes at approximately 2.30pm, unless staff have other commitments, CPD sessions and after-school clubs.
2. Students
We have over 50 nationalities in the school. Many of our students speak English as a second language and on the whole are hardworking, enthusiastic and caring towards each other.
3. Parents and Home/School Communication
We believe the relationship between school and the parents is vital. Parents are encouraged to be involved by attending open evenings, parents’ evenings, parent workshops, informal school activities, community events and formal events.
Home/School books are also used to record homework/reading records or day-to-day information.
4. School Buildings and Facilities
The school has operated on various sites in Dukhan since being founded in 1954. Originally located on the Dukhan beach, it moved into the township proper and expanded at its’ current location rapidly as numbers grew. The campus, although at the heart of the community and ample in size, needed renewal to be able to provide QatarEnergy's vision for quality education in its’ oldest and one of its’ most important townships. Nine months later, the new Primary school opened in September 2018. With Primary relocated, work began in earnest on the Secondary school sharing the site.
This Primary building houses the main classrooms and is designed for 1000 students (5-form entry). There is a self-contained EYFS unit with ample space for preschool provision. Each classroom is fully equipped with utilities and a smartboard to engage and enthuse learners.
The Secondary project has completely renewed both the teaching spaces and the shared sports facilities in a coherent masterplan to reunite our 3-18 school, a hallmark of the community we serve. The bright and airy classrooms are grouped by Faculty alongside providing a base for each of our 4 houses. The school also has 9 ICT suites, 3 PE Halls, a shaded pool complex with both a 16m training pool and a 25m competition pool. There is an Assembly Hall fit for 1500 students which functions as an indoor break space and canteen for up to 800 secondary students, twinned with an 800 seat Auditorium. With outdoor spaces we have a number of playing areas, 7 a-side Hockey MUGA and 2 grass fields.
The school is at the heart of the town and nearby facilities we regularly use are: the Dukhan Cinema, badminton and squash courts at the JRC, a full size grass cricket pitch, slightly further afield is the Dukhan Water Sports club with sailing facilities.
5. Houses
The House system is designed to promote school spirit, cooperation, a healthy sense of competition and a feeling of pride in belonging. It provides an extra layer in the pastoral system. Students and their siblings are placed into one of four Houses on joining school.
HOUSE COLOUR
Umm Bab Wolves Green
Shahania Leopards Yellow
Zikreet Stingrays Blue
Khattiya Scorpions Red
Students are placed in Houses depending on any previous family association with a House, or in order to balance the membership in terms of gender and talents. Heads of House lead the members of staff and students allocated to each House.
6. Sports
Dukhan English School has been involved in the Qatar Private Primary and Secondary Schools Sports Association since its beginning in 1999. This currently involves twelve schools and participation in various sporting events including football, netball, basketball, swimming, athletics and cricket throughout the year, both in Dukhan and in Doha.
Our students love these events and are regularly commended for their politeness, attitude and good sportsmanship.
7. Drama Productions and Concerts
Several productions and performances are held throughout the year. Students perform to a variety of audiences including classmates, year groups, Key Stages and the whole school, as well as parents, friends and families in the Dukhan community.
8. Trips and Visits
The curriculum at DES is supported by a wide range of stimulating educational experiences. During the course of the year there are many opportunities for the children to be involved in excursions to a variety of places within the local area. These trips are generally linked to class work.
9. Extra-Curricular Activities
After-school activities provide enriching opportunities to learn something new, extend particular skills beyond the levels gained through the normal school curriculum, and to make new friends with similar interests.
Activities are held after school each day. All students will have an opportunity to spend some time engaged in a club, society or activity designed to broaden their experience and improve their knowledge.
Students have opportunities to participate in activities that may be closely related to the subjects they study during the day, for example, a sporting club such as tennis, badminton or netball. There are creative clubs such as art, drama or cross stitch. They might enjoy chess, public speaking or computer club, or a totally new experience such as the Duke of Edinburgh International Award scheme. All staff are expected to contribute to the programme.
10. Summary
DES is a vibrant and growing school which welcomes all students from the QatarEnergy Dukhan Community. Along with the support of QatarEnergy, parents and the wider community it truly is committed to “Unity in Diversity, Trust and Partnership, Learning for Life”.
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