School Counsellor/Head of Pastoral at The Riverbank School

Job description

• Provide support and assistance for pupil’s pastoral needs.
• A deep understanding of academic and pastoral support procedures
• Promote students’ personal, social and emotional development appropriate to their developmental stage.
• Support with identification of social emotional and behavioural barriers to learning and coordinating support and training.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures in a school context is essential.
• Provide appropriate interventions to assist pupils with school related problems and issues.
• Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and parents to create tailored support plans for students.
• Understand and implement school child protection and safeguarding procedures.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in counselling, clinical psychology or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a School Counselor/ Head of Pastoral in an international school
• Relevant Certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to supporting young people.
• Functional IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft office tools and relevant software.
• Maintain confidential records in line with school safeguarding policies and best practice standards
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Commitment to good work ethics and discipline.
• Effective planning and organizing skills and the ability to pay attention to details
• Suitability to work with children.