Primary School Counsellor
British International School Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M6 (+30%)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 August 2018
- Apply by:
- 11 January 2018
Job overview
The British International School, Riyadh caters for students aged 3-18. 50% of students are British but over 50 nationalities are represented within the student body. The school is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The recent British School overseas inspection described the BIS curriculum as “outstanding” and states that “students demonstrate outstanding attitudes, behaviour and personal development. They take a pleasure in their own success and that of others”. In a recent confidential survey staff overwhelmingly stated that they enjoy working at the school.
We are seeking to appoint a Primary School Counsellor to join our Student Services Department.
If this post is filled as an overseas hire, the applicant must be a UK qualified teacher or have qualifications recognised in the UK through the NARIC process in order to fulfill Ministry of Labour requirements.
The successful candidate will:
- very competently fulfil all Teachers’ Standards as published by the Department of Education in 2012;
- put students at the heart of the education process;
- fully support the Mission and ethos of the school;
- commit enthusiastically to the school’s enrichment program including leading extra-curricular and inter-house activities;
- be able to use ICT as an effective teaching tool;
- believe in the values of international and interculturalism in an educational context;
- hold a professional counselling qualification and have proven experience in working with younger children in a school setting; support primary students (age 3-11) who are experiencing problems, with the aim of managing and enhancing their learning, development and emotional well-being;
- work with young people to improve their emotional well-being and resilience;
- contribute to the Personal Health and Social Education (PHSE) Curriculum and work with individual students, groups, parents and teachers;
- have a good understanding of working within a Middle-Eastern setting and the current issues facing primary school students;
- provide or obtain checks from the Criminal Records Bureau and the Child Protection Register or equivalent bodies.
- be a confident and skilled professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- be reliable, self-motivated, well organised and display initiative;
- have excellent literacy skills;
- be able to effectively use ICT to support learning;
- have the ability to work as part of a team and operate in multi-tasked situations;
- have excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and students and be confident working with primary students in and outside a classroom;
- be aware of the ethical and professional guidelines pertaining to counselling and underpinning your regular practice.
About British International School Riyadh
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- British International School Riyadh
- PO Box 85769, 2786 Ibrahim Mubarak, Said Ad Dusari Street 7693
- Riyadh
- 11612
- Saudi Arabia
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. Offering a dynamic, globally-minded education rooted in the British curriculum, BISR fosters a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically and personally. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of educators, the school provides an enriching experience that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills, preparing students for success in an ever-evolving world.
A highly respected, not-for-profit educational institution with seven campuses across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, BISR serves nearly 3000 students aged 3-18 from over 90 nationalities, and is supported by 538 dedicated staff.
BISR leverages Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage. It encourages its diverse community and partnerships with service learning to inspire students to engage with complex global issues and develop as responsible global citizens.
Since 1979, the school has delivered high-quality education to the expatriate community. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO), with affiliations to leading educational organisations and exam boards.
BISR focuses on three core pillars: learning, well-being and enrichment, giving equal importance to each. Research indicates that happy students are more effective learners. Moreover, active participation in the broader school community—such as through extracurricular activities, service, leadership roles, and trips—offers significant benefits. These benefits include enhanced academic performance, increased self-esteem and confidence, a broader perspective, improved social skills, and leadership and life skills development.
What do we think makes our school special?
•A British education is respected world-wide
•We are academically successful with proven examination success at IGCSE and A-level
•The behaviour of our students is excellent – a feature regularly commented on by visitors
•We enjoy high levels of parent satisfaction
•Individual student and staff successes are recognised, rewarded and celebrated
•We offer a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips
•Student well-being is a key focus, where we support the holistic development of each child within our Intercultural context
•Our students develop as life-long learners
•Traditional values and good manners are reinforced
•BISR students feel proud of themselves and their school
•We have an international mix of students from more than 50 Countries
•We invest in our staff, supporting their professional development by providing a broad range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. Our staff retention is very good
•We are reflective, leveraging from our British School Overseas (BSO) and Council of International Schools (CIS) inspection and accreditation processes to drive self-improvement. The most recent reports can be found here
•There is an excellent sense of community, with a very active and support PTA who both run and contribute to a range of events throughout the academic year.
Teaching at BISR
Ideally, we would like to appoint teachers with UK and/or international experience and an understanding of the place of British schools in the international context, but do not be prevented from applying if you do not necessarily have international or British curriculum experience.
We have a wonderful community here at BISR. Our students are highly motivated and a pleasure to interact with every day. Our staff are committed and know how to have fun. However, although the package is generally regarded as generous, we are not interested in people who only want to join us because of the money.
We want passionate educators, who wish to work extremely hard to make BISR the best British-style school in the region, and a genuine contender for the status of flagship British School worldwide. We expect all teachers to offer an extra-curricular activity and also to contribute to the House programme.
Our sponsorship packages cater for single status teachers without families, or married teachers with their spouse and children, or married teaching couples with their children. The package covers up to a maximum of 2 dependent children; however, families with more than 2 children may still apply but all costs (including schooling) for the 3rd child and onward will need to be borne by the staff member. Our sponsorship packages only apply to candidates who will not be under their spouses sponsorship. The visa process to enable sponsorship can take a couple of months to progress, so it is advisable that candidates seek advice from the BISR HR Team on the timings for taking their children out of their current school.
The Curriculum at BISR
For younger learners, all primary schools follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and an adapted version of the English National Curriculum for Years 1 through 6, enriched to reflect the school’s local and international context. Assessment and reporting procedures are standardised across campuses for consistency,
In secondary schools, students study a broad range of subjects through GCSE examinations and a more focused selection of A-Levels. At the DQ campus, BISR also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for 16-18-year-old students and has recently introduced vocational pathways, including Btecs. BISR graduates often continue their education at prestigious universities worldwide.
BISR is well prepared to cater to the academic and social needs of internationally mobile students and encourages all students to challenge themselves constantly. Our teachers nurture intellectually curious, creative, respectful, caring, and discerning young adults who are conscious of their responsibility to the community and their environment. Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with the school and support its drive towards excellence.
The school is a not-for-profit entity and is a member of The British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and regularly undergoes an inspection process via PENTA to be recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO).
For more detailed information about the school, please visit our website.
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