Job overview
Operating in close association with Harrow School, London, Harrow Bangkok is part of a family of schools in the UK and Asia who share a similar ethos and high standards.
Benefitting from a 35-acre garden campus in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities, Harrow Bangkok is firmly established. A highly respected and consistently popular choice, Harrow Bangkok currently has around 1,800 boys and girls aged 18 months to 18 years, including boarding students from Year 4 upwards.
Graduates achieve world-class examination results and move on to high-ranking universities worldwide following a progressive, rigorous academic education aligned with a strong commitment to developing the whole person.
We are seeking experienced and passionate Head of Counselling for posts commencing in August 2026. Successful applicants are offered two year renewable contracts with highly competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions.
The Counselling Team is an integral part of pastoral care and safeguarding throughout the School. The counsellors play proactive and reactive roles within the wider pastoral team to support and ensure the well-being of our students. The counsellors are central to our safeguarding provision in the school and have excellent links with wider support services in the city. The counsellors are active members of the Bangkok Counselling Network and the South East Asia School Counsellors Network.
We welcome applications from the UK state and independent sector as well as from those working internationally. Opportunities to work with our boarders may be available.
Please apply for this vacancy if you meet the following requirements.
Experience and qualifications
Highly motivated and positive individual who is passionate about positive mental health and wellbeing
Postgraduate Diploma or Degree level qualification in counselling
Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Membership of, or willingness to join, the International School Counsellors Association (ISCA)
Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children and young people, for example in Play Therapy or Art Therapy
Experience and/or understanding of supporting children and young people with developmental, emotional, social and educational issues across our full age range
An awareness of the range of needs of people from diverse ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds
An appreciation of working with students and families for whom English is not their first language
Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to the safeguarding of children, (Keeping Children Safe in Education; Children Act 2004; and Thai Child Protection Act 2546 (2003))
An empathetic individual who can work alongside others in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Positive communication and listening skills
Ability to build appropriate relationships
Patience, tolerance and sensitivity
A mature and non-judgemental outlook
All School counsellors are required to have regular supervision with a qualified external provider, this will be arranged by the School
Commitment to ongoing learning and development
Ability to reflect on professional practice and determine further development needs
Awareness of data protection, child protection, and confidentiality legislation
Full commitment to the school, refraining from any paid work outside of school without the Head Master’s express permission.
Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all other countries in which the applicant has worked and no question regarding suitability to work with children
Appropriate references from current and previous employer, corroborated by personal phone calls made to each referee
How to apply
• Please click on the 'Apply on school website' button below in order to complete our online application form
Application deadline
Sunday 4th January 2026 at midnight GMT UK Time or Monday 5th January 2026 at 07.00AM Thailand Time (early applications encouraged)
The safeguarding of our students is at the core of all that we do. All appointments are conditional on:
• Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all countries in which you have worked
• Appropriate references from your current and previous employer, corroborated by personal phone calls made to each referee
Additional enquiries
All enquiries should be directed to Harrow Bangkok recruitment@harrowschool.ac.th
More information is available on our website at this link: https://www.harrowschool.ac.th/about-us/recruitment/academic-vacancies