Swiss International School of Qatar Hiring for School Counsellor (whole School) Full Time

Swiss International School in Qatar is seeking an outstanding and forward-thinking School Counsellor for August 2022. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of the Learning Support Team in SISQ. About SISQ: SISQ is an IB World school and has the ambition of becoming one of the leading educational institutions in the region. We are a growing school in Qatar with a strong reputation for offering a quality educational program, very competitive salary and an excellent place for teachers to work. Qatar has proven to be a safe place for families during the ongoing pandemic. We have high vaccination rates, free movement, and very few restrictions on life. Along with hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Qatar is a vibrant country with a lot to offer the expats that live here.
About the role:

• Prior experience supporting the whole school, with particular experience supporting secondary school students.

• To provide a high-quality counselling service to students experiencing a wide range of social, emotional and academic problems.

• To provide support, guidance and advice to parents, carers and the school.

• To observe confidentiality and to support the school’s endeavor to provide

excellent teaching and learning for all students.

• Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of

children and young people Reporting to:

• Head of Learning Support

Specific Responsibilities:

• To be responsible to provide a confidential counselling service to students as needed.

• To assist in conducting formal classroom observations and psycho-educational assessments to identify ‘at risk’ students.

• To be responsible to provide support for identified students either individually or in small group withdrawal programs.

• To liaise with parents,teachers and external agents concerning student accommodations and/or program modifications.

• To be responsible for providing feedback and recommendations to staff.

• To be responsible for maintaining appropriate and confidential records.

• To provide regular audit information such as numbers, age range and types of

problems to the line manager.

• To have a thorough knowledge of the Mental Health provision locally and

Internationally.

• To continually review and evaluate the service to implement program

modifications. Continuing Professional Development

• Take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up-to-date with research and developments which may lead to improvements in the counselling service provided.

• To arrange and deliver relevant training for staff as and when needs are identified.

About you: The successful candidate will have the following essential qualities:

• Prior experience as a School Counsellor supporting all student grades

• A collaborative working style

• A commitment to continuous improvement

• A commitment to student learning, wellbeing and safeguarding

In line with the Ministry of Education’s Circular 13 requirements for this position, the candidate must possess the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

• No more than 49 years of age in August 2022 (at the point of joining the school)

The following would be a further advantage:

• Masters, or Doctorate Degree in Psychology

• Experience within an international school setting

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