Richmond International School Looking for School Counsellor at Doha, Qatar Full Time

Job Title School Counsellor Department Administration (Pastoral) Reports To School Principal Responsible For Health and Wellbeing of Students Purpose of the Position To help students in the areas of academic achievement and personal/social development. If students are not meeting academic requirements or are having disciplinary problems, school counsellors may need to intervene to remedy the situation. Meeting with parents or guardians, teachers, and administrators to resolve any possible behavioural or academic problems. Attend professional development workshops and educational conferences in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Main Tasks and Responsibilities The primary responsibility will be to mental health services to students when they are at school. You will be providing a comprehensive counselling program for all students including teachers, parents and colleagues; as well as assisting in the behaviour management of pupils ensuring that all student needs are being met.You will need to consult with teachers and administrators to assist in developing interventions and alternatives to facilitate student’s academic performance and emotional adjustment.Liaise between school and home to facilitate transition from home to school, to build positive attitudes, self-understanding and self-reliance.Counselling students whose behaviour, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistanceDiagnosing the problems and arranging needed services. The person appointed must be open to cultural differences, experiences, and be non-judgmental and respect the confidentiality of role. Essential BEd or BSc in Education or Psychology with specialism in School Guidance Counselling or similar Proficiency with MS Office. Proficiency in English Language. Desirable Prior experience of working as a school councillor. Master’s or Post Graduate qualification. Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice. High level of IT literacy. Evidence of professional development. 3 years’ experience as a school councillor in Qatar. Skills and Personal Qualities You must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with children, their parents or guardians, and teachers. Additionally, must have outstanding inter-personal skills and can relate to many people from many cultures. Essential Values, Behaviours and Attitudes All employees are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the core values of: KindnessIntegrityRespectResponsibilityCourage In addition, the School expects all staff to show ambition and display curiosity both personally and professionally with a focus on encouraging these behaviours within the pupil body. The School reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the School’s business. In exceptional circumstances, the post holder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar post in order to support workload peaks, skill shortages, to ensure priorities are met. This will be sensitive to available resources and individual skills and will be generally in the same area. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are required to ensure that all duties and responsibilities are discharged in accordance with the School’s Employee Handbook. They should take reasonable care for their own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by what they do or do not do. Staff should correctly use work items provided by the School, including personal protective equipment in accordance with training and instruction. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Salary: Up to QAR5,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Bachelor’s (Required) Application Deadline: 14/06/2022
Expected Start Date: 06/08/2022