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<h2>Job overview</h2>The Role For this expansion role, the School Emotional Counsellor will work collaboratively and proactively with the students, teachers, and parents to provide therapeutic services for the DBS school community using an integrative approach. They will identify, address and provide interventions to support a wide range of emotional health issues for students aged 3-19. The counselling service operates in accordance with best practices in the UK and internationally, while following the BACP code of practice. The role involves providing individual counselling sessions, group workshops, and targeted programs in order for&nbsp; students to build resilience, discover potential resolutions and coping strategies, and explore interpersonal skills. With a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by international students, counsellors play a crucial role in fostering a supportive school culture that values empathy, diversity, and personal growth. This role&nbsp; involves contributing to safeguarding and promoting mental and emotional health of the school community. The counsellor maintains accurate records and data of counselling sessions and presiding issues. The counsellor liaises with external agencies and professionals when appropriate,&nbsp; and attends&nbsp; regular supervision and professional development opportunities. The School Counsellor 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. Remuneration The successful candidate will receive excellent salary and benefits commensurate with their experience. This will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary. </li><li>On-site accommodation (if recruited from overseas) for first year of contract at least. Option to move off-site and receive housing allowance from the second year. </li><li>Start and end of contract flights (for dependent spouse and children too). </li><li>Annual flight allowance (for dependent spouse and children too). </li><li>Medical insurance (for dependent spouse and children too). </li><li>100% Tuition fees contribution for up to two children, three for teaching couples (50% for subsequent children). </li><li>An end of contract gratuity. </li></ul>How to Apply In order to apply, please consider the details of the Candidate Information Pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school. The applications will close at 11:59pm (GMT) on Friday 2nd January, 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt so early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date of applications. Safeguarding Denla British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an appropriate criminal background check from your home country and also the country you are currently working in, and satisfactory reference checks (which will be followed up by a phone call to each referee). It is essential that one reference should be completed by your current headteacher. As part of our safeguarding policy, candidates who do not provide valid references (including the omission of referee email addresses) will not be shortlisted, so please review your application carefully. Additionally, as part of the recruiting process, the school will conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available incidents or issues that we may wish to explore at interview.

School Counsellor

<h2>Job overview</h2>We are looking for an experienced and passionate KG School Counselor to join our team at GEMS International School Cairo for immediate start. The successful applicants will have the following: <ul><li>A passion for providing outstanding teaching and driven to provide education at an exceptional level. Teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Psychology. </li><li>Teachers are expected to have a current license/certification in their home country with a minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience. </li><li>IB PYP experience is preferred. </li><li>Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.</li></ul>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 counties in which you have worked. Appropriate references from your current and previous employer, corroborated by personal phone calls made to each.

KG School Counselor - Immediate Start

<h2>Job overview</h2>Do you want to be part of building a world class IB school in one of the nicest cities in Japan? Kumamoto International School is an IB World School for the DP and PYP.We are looking for a qualified professional to serve in a dual role:<ul><li>50% College Counselor - Guiding students through university applications, running our Future Focus Program, and helping students map their educational and career pathways</li></ul><ul><li>50% English Teacher (L&amp;L / Language Acquisition)- Teaching English, providing language support, and delivering targeted intervention for students in Grades 6-12 (MYP and DP)</li></ul>This position is ideal for someone who:<ul><li>Has demonstrated experience in college counseling, particularly with international university admissions</li><li>Understands the complexities of both IB Diploma Programme admissions and non-IB pathways (SAT, TOEFL, etc.)</li><li>Is passionate about teaching L&amp;L and supporting diverse language learners</li><li>Wants to make a direct impact on students' futures both academically and in their career preparation</li><li>Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment</li><li>Has a DEMONSTRATED history of ensuring exceptional educational outcomes for their students</li></ul>Our goal is simple:To be a world-class school and to have a great time while doing it. Working hard and having fun together, we want all members of the school community to love being part of what we are creating. About Kumamoto International SchoolKumamoto International School (KIS) is located in Kumamoto, on the Island of Kyushu, in western Japan. KIS is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Our preschool division, Picasso, opened in 2003, and our primary school division opened in 2018. Our junior high school opened in April, 2023. We recently built a much larger campus / new school building for our primary, junior high and high school divisions (which opened in April, 2025). As a growing school, there is significant potential for advancement as we open additional divisions and grade levels. Are we a good fit? You:Do you want to work for a smaller school that you can grow with?Are you relentless in your commitment to providing exceptional educational outcomes for students?Do you want to work at a school that shares your passion for excellence?Do you want to live and work in a smaller Japanese city (~750,000 people) that offers exceedingly high quality of life and a much lower cost of living than the major metropolitan areas of Japan?Do you like the idea of walking or biking to work rather than commuting on a cramped train?Do you want to work at a growing school that offers numerous growth opportunities in a variety of roles?Do you want to be a “change agent” who literally changes the lives of the children you teach?Do you like the idea of being coached on your journey to becoming the best teacher you can be?Do you love the idea of being part of a collaborative like-minded team focused on delivering amazing educational outcomes for your students?Do you respect Japanese culture, values, traditions, and ways of thinking?Do you never want to feel like a cog in a big organization? Us:Are relentless about continuous improvement on our journey to becoming the best international school in JapanBelieve that one great teacher is worth three average teachersWork to create a tight-knit team of professionals 100% focused on delivering the best educational outcomes for our studentsBelieve that one great teacher can impact the life of their students foreverSupport our teachers 100% to allow them to do their best workCoach our teachers to become true master educators who change the lives of the students in their care Built around one of the 3 most famous castles in all of Japan, Kumamoto boasts one of the highest qualities of life anywhere in the country: the air and water are clean, the weather beautiful (300+ days of sunshine / year), and there is easy access to abundant and pristine nature. If you love nature and the outdoors, you’ll love Kumamoto. In addition, the active volcano Mt. Aso is only an hour away, and Osaka is only 3 hours away via a direct bullet train: weekend getaways are easily arranged. Thanks to the numerous farmers in Kumamoto prefecture, fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat are also easy to come by and cheap: 1/2 the price in Tokyo! We opened 22 years ago with our preschool division, Picasso Preschool, and we currently have a total of 60 staff across all of our divisions. Our goal is to find great staff and build a great team. Our philosophy: we don’t teach people to be nice and work hard; we hire hard-working, nice people. Our longest-serving Japanese staff have been with us for 20 years, and several other teachers have been with us for more than 10 years. In many cases, staff socialize outside of work, and the school serves as a great base from which to find your bearings in Japan and make friends. We place a high priority on staff cohesion and cooperation, and there is always someone there to help as necessary. You will never be treated as, or feel like, a cog in a large organization. In addition, there is significant potential for teachers to advance their career by continuing to acquire new skills and taking on new roles as the school grows. To support our teachers as they adjust to life in Japan, we also offer free Japanese language lessons on campus. Our school is a very positive, bright, high-energy environment. Only teachers who want to be part of, and will actively contribute to, such an environment, should apply! If that’s you, you’ll love it here! WebsiteSchool website: <a href="https://kumamotointer.jp/" target="_blank">https://kumamotointer.jp/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kiskumamoto/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kiskumamoto/</a> To Apply:Please apply via this Google Forms link: <a href="https://forms.gle/33Y86fNQG12kCM5QA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/33Y86fNQG12kCM5QA</a>

COLLEGE COUNSELOR/ENGLISH Teachers: Be part of building a world class IB school

<h2>Job overview</h2>ResponsibilitiesThe School Counselor provides short-term, research-based counseling to students whose social, emotional, or behavioral challenges impact their academic and personal success. Key responsibilities include developing 504 Accommodation Plans and Behavioral Intervention Plans, supporting teachers in implementing these plans, and consulting on student behavioral or emotional concerns.The role actively participates in the Response to Intervention Team, Student Life Network, and Child Protection and Advocacy Network. The counselor assists the Child Safety Team with investigations, safety assessments, and student support interventions, and helps design effective crisis-intervention programs. They respond to crises as needed and maintain thorough documentation of student cases and urgent situations.Additional duties include coordinating therapeutic or preventive group programs, overseeing transition support for new and departing students, and facilitating referrals for long-term counseling while serving as a liaison with outside agencies.Strong collaboration and communication are essential, including maintaining relationships with students, parents, and staff, attending meetings, participating in school committees, and providing progress reports as needed.Why Rosslyn Academy?At Rosslyn, we believe that 'our work is our worship' and recognize the unique opportunity that particularly teaching staff have to impact the world through faithful teaching.&nbsp;Located in a beautiful 40-acre campus in Nairobi, we offer a supportive and vibrant international Christian community. Here is a&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/883187418/e3eeebff9c?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci" target="_blank">short video</a>&nbsp;that gives an inside look at life and teaching at Rosslyn Academy.What about the remuneration package?We offer competitive compensation and benefits package that allows for a comfortable standard of living in Nairobi.&nbsp;This role is for 1 year.The salary range for this role is USD 18,000 - USD 30,000. Rosslyn's compensation package is benefits heavy and salary light (relative to the entire package that is).Benefits include:&nbsp;Housing (including furniture, utilities, internet, security, etc.), Free tuition for staff children up to 3 kids, if both spouses are working (combined FTE of 1.5), International Health Insurance coverage (Excluding the US) for the family furlough flights for the family to home country every two years, annual professional development opportunities. A significant benefit is that Rosslyn pays&nbsp;all local/Kenyan taxes on the quoted salary and all benefits (Kenya charges about 30% taxes on all benefits and salary).The application processPlease access our application form and see other vacancies here &nbsp;<a href="https://rosslynacademy.org/employment-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://rosslynacademy.org/employment-opportunities/</a>For further queries&nbsp;about the vacancy please send an email to&nbsp;<a>recruit@rosslynacademy.com</a>&nbsp;

Secondary Social/Emotional Counselor (One Year)

<h2>Job overview</h2>Position: Director of School Counseling Department: All-School Supervisor: Headmaster<h4>General overview of position:</h4>The Director of School Counseling plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive school counseling curriculum that addresses the needs and priorities of the school. Their work is further distinguished by their attention to age-speciﬁc developmental stages of student growth, as well as the needs, tasks, and student interests related to those stages. The Director holds responsibility for counseling services and program delivery for the overall PK-12 Program and speciﬁcally all boarding students in grades 6–12 and day students in grades 9–12.<h4>Specific responsibilities:</h4><ul><li>Deliver responsive services to all students to meet their immediate needs and concerns. These services can be delivered through such strategies as consultation, individual and small group counseling, classroom instruction, mediation, crisis counseling, and referrals to outside agencies</li><li>Serve as student advocates by consulting with students, parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and/or community agencies regarding strategies to help students and families. Advocacy includes participation in Student Support Team meetings</li><li>Provide counseling on a short-term basis, in small-group settings, for students experiencing diﬃculties dealing with relationships, personal concerns, or developmentally appropriate challenges</li><li>Assist students in identifying problems, causes, alternatives, and consequences, leading to informed decision-making</li><li>Coordinate individual student planning for acute situations</li><li>Provide counseling and support services to students and their families who are facing emotional crises. Crisis counseling is typically short-term and temporary, using appropriate referral sources when necessary.</li><li>Use referral sources to enhance the services provided through the school counseling program.</li></ul><h4>Additional responsibilities:</h4><ul><li>Collaborating with administration and faculty</li><li>Participating in weekly Student Support Team meetings</li><li>Meeting with supervisor bi-weekly or when necessary</li><li>Meeting with the counseling department weekly</li><li>Collaborating with school counselors from SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools)</li><li>Collaborating and maintaining good relationships with outside/community resources</li><li>Training staﬀ on mental and emotional health and well-being, student safeguarding, and child protection</li><li>Documenting and tracking the counseling services being provided</li><li>Facilitating crisis intervention and prevention programs</li><li>Responsible for the leadership, coordination, and continuous development of Positive Actions (or similar programs) across all grade levels (PK–12)</li><li>Building non-judgmental relationships based on trust and respect</li><li>Helping the School Administration plan and carry out school-related programs and events</li><li>Assisting students to talk about their feelings and think about their choices</li><li>Availability outside of school hours and on the weekends</li><li>Liaise with outside authorities as necessary</li><li>Ongoing professional work during the summer as necessary</li></ul><h4>Summary of educational background and professional experience required to take over the position:</h4><ul><li>Master's Degree in School Counseling, Educational Psychology, or a related ﬁeld</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential life and boarding schools</li></ul><h4>Professional and personal skills needed to take over the position:</h4><ul><li>English mother tongue or at least a certiﬁed C2 English level</li><li>Familiarity with another Swiss language preferred (Italian, French or German)</li><li>Excellent Verbal Communication Skills</li><li>The ability to balance administrative and support services</li><li>A good understanding of the school’s mission, academic program, and the population of students that are served</li><li>Active listening skills</li><li>The ability to remain calm in stressful situations</li><li>The ability to understand people’s reactions</li><li>Patience and the ability to accept criticism</li></ul><h4>Additional comments:</h4>The Director of School Counseling might be requested to perform other duties relevant to the position; these duties will be assigned by the School and will be in line with Swiss law provisions.Interested candidates should submit their application materials using the <a href="/fs/pages/387">Faculty Employment Application</a>.

Director of School Counseling

<h2>Job overview</h2><h5>Go Beyond with Star Mirdif - inspiring curious, confident learners. </h5>Where Kindness Inspires Excellence to Go Beyond Do you believe education can change the world? Then it’s time to Go Beyond with Star, Mirdif. Welcome to Star Mirdif. We are a lively, all-through British international school in Dubai - a place where children are known, families are valued, and teachers are empowered to make a meaningful difference. As part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), we combine global expertise with deep local roots. We are proudly inclusive, built on trust and personal bests - where students grow in confidence and character, not just grades. We believe in awe and wonder, in high expectations with high care, and in doing what works, not just what’s always been done. Our staff culture is grounded in the Star, Mirdif Way: <ul><li>Commit to our STAR culture and values </li><li>Hold one another accountable with kindness </li><li>Go Beyond for our students and each other </li></ul>If that sounds like your kind of school, keep reading. What we believe <ul><li>Every student can achieve their personal best through care, challenge, and high expectations. </li><li>Great teaching changes lives - and every educator can keep getting better. </li><li>Learning should spark curiosity, confidence, and character. </li><li>Schools thrive when kindness and ambition grow side by side. </li></ul> What’s next at Star Mirdif? We’re growing fast and with purpose. In August 2026, we’ll open our brand-new, purpose-built Secondary School building, designed to match our Go Beyond ambitions. This next-generation campus will include: <ul><li>A modern auditorium and Sixth Form centre </li><li>Expanded sports facilities and library </li><li>And our flagship Go Beyond Hub - a floor dedicated to creativity, innovation, and collaboration, featuring: </li></ul><ol><li>Design Technology labs and makerspace </li><li>Music technology suite with recording studio </li><li>Podcasting and digital media labs </li><li>3D printing workshop and innovation studio</li></ol>A space where curiosity meets creation - where imagination becomes invention, and where our students truly Go Beyond. Why Star Mirdif? <ul><li>A values-driven culture where kindness and ambition go hand in hand </li><li>A diverse, supportive staff community that feels like family </li><li>A clear commitment to wellbeing, professional growth, and learning that works </li><li>A flagship Lab School for the region, leading purposeful innovation across ISP </li><li>A chance to shape the future for your students, and for yourself </li></ul> <h6>Qualifications and Experience</h6>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, education or a related field.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Professional counselling qualification or accreditation such as BACP, ACA or equivalent.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience working with children or adolescents in counselling, pastoral or wellbeing settings.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience within a multicultural or international school context is an advantage.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing frameworks.<h6>Skills and Knowledge</h6>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and rapport.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to deliver effective one-to-one and group interventions.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of adolescent development and evidence based strategies for mental health support.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong organisational skills and ability to manage sensitive information responsibly.<h6>Personal Qualities</h6>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Empathetic, approachable and culturally aware.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discreet, ethical and committed to confidentiality within safeguarding limits.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Positive, reflective and solutions focused.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Committed to ongoing professional growth.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alignment with the STAR Values: Self Belief, Teamwork, Adventure and Respect. Ready to Go Beyond? If you’re excited about what you’ve read and you believe in growing hearts as well as minds - we’d love to hear from you. At Star Mirdif, we Go Beyond - inspiring, challenging, and supporting every member of our Star Family to achieve their personal best - growing the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow, who will change our world for the better. How to apply: Please read through the attached job description and culture playbook before you apply. You can apply by including one document containing a letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role followed by an updated CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references. Please ensure that dates mentioned in the CV are in mm/yyyy format and you account for any gaps in education and employment. Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesStar International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingStar International school and ISP are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

School Counsellor (Secondary - for August 2026)

<h2>Job overview</h2>Key responsibilities Reports to the Head of High School and Head of High School Counselling Works collaboratively with other members of the High School Counselling team on all matters of the program Oversee a caseload of approximately a quarter of the students in the three year High School with responsibility for their academic progress and their post-secondary applications Lead meetings for the course selection process and oversee student pathways while in the HS at ISB; this includes academic planning and monitoring, goal-setting, personal and social happiness, balance and wellness Liaise with other counsellors across the other three divisions of ISB Participates in the creation and facilitation of College and Career presentations, information sessions, and other related activities Collaborates with the High School Leadership Team on monitoring student progress Collaborates with the IB Coordinators, Head of High School, and other counsellors on processing final results and supporting students through the process of receiving results and gaining places in universities. Some responses in summer may be necessary. Works in partnership with parents to support the success of students at ISB and with their post-secondary goals and expectations Support the transition of students from Admissions and from the Middle School through their years in high school and beyond to their post-secondary destinations Support the wider work of School Counselling as required by the Head of High School. Liaise with global universities and post-secondary learning institutions to learn about their admissions procedures and to help develop the profile of ISB. General Counseling: Serve as first point of contact for parents and teachers looking to support the student Provide a pastoral level of care and compassion for all students Facilitate students in need of longer term support to the High School Social Emotional Counsellor or School Psychologist Academic Counselling: Participate on theStudent Study Team - attending weekly meetings, following up on actions from these meetings. Conduct group and individual course scheduling meetings for caseload Build individual schedules and process course change requests, liaising with students, parents, and colleagues as necessary. Act as an academic case manager - developing appropriate pathways with students, developing student schedules, monitoring academic progress, liaising with parents, etc. Familiarity with PowerSchool is preferable. Liaise with Learning Support Department, Intensive Learning Support Department, English Language Development, Social Emotional Counselling, and attend ILP Meetings to support students College and Careers Counselling: Hold a detailed understanding of the key features of and application processes for all of the following university systems: the UK, the United States, Western Europe and Canada. Understand how to process post-secondary student applications. Have a willingness to learn other applications systems as needed. Be familiar with university application management software and other counselling related programs. Perform data analysis related to academic and college counselling as needed. Host on-campus and virtual university admission representatives. Conduct parent and student information evenings or other related programming. Establish professional networks within the international counselling community. Establish professional networks within the Higher Education global community. Desired Attributes: Be positive, flexible and growth minded Be student centered, approachable, compassionate Have the ability to work well in teams. Be knowledgeable of the IB Diploma, AP Program, BTEC, and the US High School Diploma. Be a highly effective communicator and proactive in a variety of formats and to a range of audiences. Have an awareness and understanding of an inclusive learning environment with multiple graduation pathways. Be open minded to supporting student success and wellness within the high school and beyond

Comprehensive High School Counsellor (Semester Cover - Spring 2026)

<h2>Job overview</h2>Job Title School Counsellor - Comprehensive Reports To Division Principal Main Working Relationships Division Principal, IB Coordinator(s), Specialist Coordinators such as the Head of Learning Support, fellow teachers and, most importantly, our students and their families. Responsibilities “There is no system in the world or any school in the country that is better than its teachers. Teachers are the lifeblood of the success of schools.”- Sir Ken Robinson, 2013General <ul><li>Assist in developing, managing and delivering the school counselling programme in line with the International School Counsellor Association Model </li><li>Advocate for students’ personal and educational needs and ensure these needs are addressed Provide individual or small group confidential counselling for students </li><li>Provide support to students facing emergency situations </li><li>Refer students, staff, and families whose needs cannot be addressed in the school setting to outside specialists, as per the school's recommendation </li><li>Advocate for external mental health services on behalf of students </li><li>Collaborate with the boarding house team to provide counselling support as needed </li><li>Collaborate within the counselling team to deliver the peer support programme </li><li>Assist divisional principals with identifying and resolving student issues, needs and problems </li><li>Contribute to student of concern meetings as appropriate </li><li>Uphold the school’s child safeguarding protocols and procedures.</li></ul>Skills <ul><li>Ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for students, families and staff </li><li>Understanding barriers to student learning and counselling strategies to help students overcome these barriers </li><li>Experience with individual and group counselling </li><li>An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of young people </li><li>An awareness of the range of needs of people from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in implementing positive transitions-care management programs in schools </li><li>An entrepreneurial spirit, with a drive to develop new programs and new solutions to meet community needs </li><li>Experience in teaching and implementing conflict resolution </li><li>Strong critical thinking, problem-solving ability and flexibility </li><li>Proficient in the Google Suite of applications </li><li>Experience with confidential safeguarding online platforms such as CPOMS </li><li>Must have strong written and verbal English communication skills </li><li>Commitment to and interest in a progressive educational environment</li></ul>Required Qualifications <ul><li>M.Ed.or higher in School Counselling (consideration for other school counselling degrees with suitable experience in school counselling responsibilities) </li><li>Further safeguarding training or qualifications for working with young people </li><li>Preferred 3-5 years of experience as a School Counsellor, particularly in an international setting </li></ul>

School Counsellor : Comprehensive

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so, join St Mary’s Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services.
In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers’ hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists—you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice.
As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
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 <li>Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work.</li>
 <li>Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary.</li>
 <li>Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover.</li>
 <li>Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units.</li>
 <li>Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team.</li>
 <li>Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders.</li>
 <li>Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service.</li>
 <li>Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies.</li>
 <li>Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information.</li>
 <li>Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.</li>
 <li>Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region.</li>
 <li>Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work. </li>
 <li>Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders.</li>
 <li>Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums.</li>
 <li>Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site. </li>
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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 <li>MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA)</li>
 <li>Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc.</li>
 <li>≥5 years’ postgraduate psychiatric experience, including ≥2 years in forensic settings</li>
 <li>Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services</li>
 <li>Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts</li>
 <li>Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience.</li>
 <li>Proven ability to lead MDTs; service planning; participation in audit and governance processes</li>
 <li>Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service</li>
 <li>Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects</li>
 <li>Peer-reviewed publications; experience securing research funding</li>
 <li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity &amp; inclusion; resilience and adaptability.</li>
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What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
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 <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
 <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
 <li>£10,000 signing on fee</li>
 <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
 <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
 <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li>
 <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
 <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
 <li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li>
 <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
 <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li>
 <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li>
 <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li>
 <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
 <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
 <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
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About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
		
	
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LocationPlace2Be, 175 St John Street

	PositionMarketing and Communications

	Advertising Salary£39,367 p.a 

	Vacancy TypePermanent

	Careers Site Advertising End Date09 Jan 2026

	HoursHours Per Week:35

	Working PatternMon -Fri

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			Join us as&nbsp;Marketing &amp; Communications Manager&nbsp;and play a pivotal role in promoting Place2Be’s services and mission: ensuring no child has to face mental health issues alone.
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In this role, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders to&nbsp;plan, implement, and evaluate marketing and communications strategies&nbsp;that drive engagement and impact. You’ll lead projects from brief to delivery, collaborating with our digital and design teams to create campaigns that truly resonate.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;strategic thinker&nbsp;with strong&nbsp;project management skills&nbsp;and a passion for making a difference. If you’re ready to help shape the future of children’s mental health support, we’d love to hear from you.
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&nbsp;Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 09 January 2026
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1st Interview date: 15 January 2026
2nd Interview date: 22 January 2026
&nbsp;Our Benefits 
 
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.&nbsp;To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
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 <li>Annual Leave that increases with service 
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 <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 
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 <li>5% contributory pension scheme 
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 <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary 
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 <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme 
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 <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) 
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 <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time 
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 <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
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We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation. 
 

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#016b6e637241716d6062643363642f6e73662f746a">[email&nbsp;protected]k</a>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;you&nbsp;will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



		
	
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