School Counsellor and Well-being Lead

**Role**:
The School Counsellor and Well-being Lead will provide high-quality counselling services to students and staff, in accordance with best practices in the UK and internationally. This role will involve contributing to safeguarding and promoting mental and emotional health and well-being among the school community. They will develop and implement school-wide well-being initiatives, maintain accurate records of counselling sessions, liaise with external agencies and professionals, and participate in regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

The School Counsellor and Well-being Lead must also subscribe fully to the core values of the school, demonstrate a commitment to a positive and inclusive school culture, and work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

**Person Specification**:

- (E is Essential; D is Desired)_

**Qualifications**
- Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree. (E)
- A relevant qualification in counselling children. (E)
- Registered under a professional body such as UKCP, BPC or BACP accreditation or equivalent. (E)
- Teaching qualification. (D)

**Skills and Experience**
- Have an up-to-date knowledge of current safeguarding practices (E)
- Experience of working with children who have English as a Second Language. (D)
- Show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
- Have experience of working with school aged children, 3-18, and their families.
- Have a strong commitment to the pastoral care of the students. (E)
- Experience of using CPOMS. (D)
- An understanding of the demands of a UK independent day school environment. (D)
- A commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of students. (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice. (E)
- Experience of offering training to other staff. (D)

**Personal Qualities**
- An understanding of the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community. (E)
- A willingness to participate in professional development as appropriate to the role and the school. (E)
- Strong personal-relations and team-working skills. (E)
- Ability to use ICT. (E)
- Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player with a sense of humour. (E)
- Be willing to work hard and with enthusiasm, avoiding a ‘nine-to-five’ approach. (E)

**Remuneration**:

- Competitive salary.
- On-site accommodation (if recruited from overseas) for first year of contract at least.
- Start and end of contract flights (for dependent spouse and children too).
- Annual flight allowance (for dependent spouse and children too).
- Medical insurance (for dependent spouse and children too).
- 100% Tuition fees contribution for up to two children (50% for subsequent children).
- An end of contract gratuity.

**How to Apply**:
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