Job overview
About the School:
Due to the continued growth of The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Qatar (RGSGQ) we seek to appoint an passionate and forward thinking School Counsellor for secondary to join one of the most prestigious British International schools in the Middle East.
The RGS Guildford Qatar has developed a strong partnership with RGS Guildford in the UK a prestigious UK independent school with a tradition and rich history for providing outstanding education. We also have strong links with our international sister schools throughout the world.
The RGS Guildford, Qatar is an all-through British school offering a co-educational British curriculum for children aged 3 to 18. The School opened in September 2016, and now welcomes over 785 students to its campus which is just 20 minutes from the Pearl and the new Lusail city. Students follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and at Key Stage 4 a comprehensive range of IGCSE courses. At Post-16 the school offers a range of AS levels. The school has a reputation for high quality teaching and learning and has a range of excellent sports facilities which include an astro turf, sports hall and an open-air swimming pool.
Values and vision:
The RGSGQ believes passionately in preparing our students for the challenges of a rapidly-changing, global future, as well as providing them with excellent foundations so that they can have the most ambitious of aspirations at university and beyond. Our teachers nurture and develop all those transferable skills which will set up our students irrespective of their chosen path: thinking critically, being independent and creative, being resilient and self-motivated; collaborating and working together, and being equally confident as leader or as part of a team.
Our timeless School Values – inclusivity; scholarship; integrity; respect; tenacity; and service – which are embedded in the curricular and extra-curricular life of the School ensure RGSGQ students emerge as humble, grounded and decent individuals committed to making the very best of each and every opportunity and to making a difference to others. The RGSGQ School offers a traditional British Pastoral provision and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, and we promote an ethos of high expectations and the importance of academic success for all our students.
About the role :
• Prior experience supporting the secondary school students.
• Establish a supportive and secure psychological environment that encourages students to reach out for help and access continuous care.
• 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.
• Work closely with the Pastoral team to analyse student behavioural issues, support policy development, and recommend effective solutions.
Skills and qualities:
A bachelor’s degree in psychology (or similar field) and a master’s degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy, preferably related to children.
Minimum 2 years’ post qualification experience.
A teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS / Teaching Licence).
Fluent in both Languages (English & Arabic).
Must have excellent management skills and able to deal effectively with student behaviour issues.
Culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment.
Benefits of working at the RGSGQ include:
Tax Free Salary
Housing allowance
Private medical insurance
Annual return flights
End of Service gratuity
Comprehensive onboarding process
This role is for Jan 26 and to apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@rgsgq.com outlining why you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required to flourish at a school like RGS Qatar.
The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Qatar has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.
If you are looking for a unique international teaching opportunity and that next step in your career then please get in touch to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you.