School Counselor/Psychologist at St Constantine International School

School Counselor/Psychologist

St Constantine International School is searching for a School Counselor/Psychologist.

Role Reports to: Headteacher/School Principal

The School Counselor/Psychologist is responsible for the pastoral, emotional and well-being of all SCIS students, in particular those who cannot be catered for by a teacher and/or other staff. They are responsible for supporting the work of teachers and ensuring that student well-being is of utmost importance.

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Job Description:

The School Counselor/Psychologist is expected to:

• Promote and contribute to the school’s aims (mission, vision, values, policies).
• Promote a positive school culture that is happy, purposeful and productive.
• Work with the School Strategic Plan (establish priorities and targets for their subject and monitor the progress).
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Encourage consultation and discussion with staff.
• Liaise effectively between teachers, tutors, admin, managers and leaders.
• Support students, teachers and other school employees.
• Promote the department.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Contribute to the staff induction process.
• Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Responsibilities:

The School Counselor/Psychologist will:

• Establish a relationship of trust and respect with students and all members of the SCIS community.
• Constantly refine their practice by looking at professional development opportunities
• Promote a working atmosphere that encourages cooperation and values the contribution that individuals make to the school.
• Work with the Leadership team in policy development and implementation (e.g. Behaviour Policy, Bullying Policy etc).
• Encourage students and the SCIS community to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others.
• Actively listen to student, staff and parents concerns and empathise with their position.
• Listen without bias the issues raised by students and the SCIS community.
• Help students and the SCIS community towards a deeper understanding of their concerns.
• Challenge any inconsistencies in what students and the SCIS community say or do.
• Be part of the Safeguarding team and act in line with the Safeguarding Policy.
• Help students and the SCIS community to make decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward.
• Refer students and the SCIS community to other sources of help, as appropriate. Follow up if necessary on recommendations.
• Forge good working relationships with external consultants.
• Attend and deliver training courses related to Counselling, when necessary.
• Liaise, as necessary, with the School Leadership Team to help make changes based on the issues raised by students and the SCIS community.
• Identify, create, implement and work to agreed targets in relation to students.
• Support the Admissions Officer with the admissions process, identifying any issues that the school may not be able to cater for, when required.
• Work within and with the Learning Support Unit.
• Undertake group as well as individual activities on occasions.
• Keep records and use reporting tools. These should only be shared with the Headteacher and the School Leadership Team.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Experience:

• Experience as a counsellor in a work setting is preferable.
• Experience as a counsellor in a school setting is preferable.
• Qualified with a bachelor’s degree, ideally with a Master’s degree in psychology.

Profile of desired qualities, competencies and experiences:

• Confidential at all times.
• Knowledgeable.
• Life-long learner.
• Enthusiastic and hard-working (willing to go the extra mile when required).
• Models good practice in line with school philosophy.
• Models good practice in line with IB philosophy.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates integrity.
• Strategic planner.
• Flexible.
• Creative thinker.
• Problem solver.
• Proficient in the use of ICT.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Communicator.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Open and approachable.
• Team-player.
• Committed to open, continuous and constructive dialogue with staff and parents.
• Firm but fair.
• Interested in local cultures and traditions.
• Internationally minded.

Interested and qualified candidates send your application to recruiting@scis.sc.tz clearly stating the Job Title in the email subject before the 30^th of October, 2021.

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