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School Counsellor

School Counsellor

Tes Australia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
1/06/2018

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a School Counsellor at our Independent client school located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This school boasts strong community ties, excellent academic results, and modern facilities.

About the Role:

  • School Counsellor
  • Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Supporting Kindergarten to Year 12 students
  • Job Reference: #TES1710-522261HXM
  • Full time position and 2 year contract
  • Commencing June 2018

About the School:

  • Private coeducational K – 12 School offering the Australian and IB curriculums
  • One of the top achieving Independent schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Generous expat and housing allowances
  • Well connected, secure and green campus located in a gated community
  • A short drive to Kuala Lumpur city centre and various expat residential areas

About the Location:

Our client school is located Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  It is the national capital of Malaysia as well as its largest city. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in both population and economic development. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur has a comprehensive road system that is supported by extensive public transport networks such as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Metro (LRT), monorail, elevated Bus Rapid Transit, commuter rail and airport rail link. Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading cities in the world for tourism and shopping. It is the seventh most visited city in the world. Kuala Lumpur contains 13 tertiary education institutions, 79 high schools, 155 elementary schools and 136 kindergartens.

About You:

In order to be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria;

  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications and current registration as a Counsellor in Australia or similar setting as well as a teaching qualification 
  • A minimum four year Bachelor’s Degree 
  • A minimum of three years’ experience within a similar role
  • High level skills in policy and development
  • Effective leadership skills including staff and parent training
  • Highly developed research and project management skills
  • Experience working across all age groups in a variety of settings
  • Efficient coaching skills
  • Possess and provide appropriate professional reference details 
  • Provide relevant police checks

The Benefits of Working with Smart Teachers:

We are a dedicated education recruitment agency that works closely with the independent and Catholic Schools across Australia sourcing talented teachers, leaders and support staff to fill a range of permanent and long term contract roles. We are a company of teachers who are passionate about facilitating the perfect match between school and candidate. To find out more about Smart please visit our website

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in Australia and meet all national safeguarding criteria. To apply please send your CV to internationaljobs@smartteachers.com.au quoting Job Reference number #TES1710-522261HXM.

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us and you could be eligible for our £100 refer a friend scheme. (Terms and Conditions Apply).

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that your details will not be sent to any school without your consent nor any referees listed on your CV contacted without your permission. 

About Tes Australia

  • Tes Australia
  • Level 5, 501/83-97 Kippax Street, Surry Hills, Sydney
  • New South Wales
  • 2010
  • Australia
+61 800 734 758

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