Job reference: 016762

Location: The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Closing date: 14/05/2023

Department: School Support

School Counsellor

The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an outstanding School Counsellor to join a well-established, supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school.

We are looking for a driven personality who will advocate, manage, and commit in improving the lives of young people in need of help and support in the school. As a qualified School Counsellor, you will thrive in the role combining day-to-day social services activities, undertaking and writing up assessments, offering information and counselling support to pupils and their families, maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for relevant legislation and procedures.

You will be an excellent communicator, who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents. Amongst other things, you will be well organised and want to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. The staff work co-operatively and enjoy collaborating, therefore good interpersonal skills and team work are essential.

You will be keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience;

• University Degree holder with specialisations in Psychology and Social Work
• Experience of not less than 2 years within the same field
• Exceptional communication skills
• In depth experience in School counselling and social services activities
• Excellent proven record of working with young people, families and health care specialists
• Knowledge of the current English National Curriculum and associated assessment methods will be desirable

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

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About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world\'s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 81 schools located across over 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child - so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community - colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community - colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Nord Anglia Education