High School Counsellor (JobRef#B144-24-25)

Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to IGCSE / GCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care and wide range of extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, and forward-thinking individuals to join our supportive, collaborative community. We are focused on excellent, child-centred learning for all and invite your application to be a part our high-performing team at the High School site early March 2025 or sooner for the following position:

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR (Job Ref# B144-24-25)                

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an independent and confidential counselling and safeguarding service to students, responding to their personal, social, emotional and educational concerns. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading and coordinating proactive approaches and strategies to enhance the current counselling on offer, strengthening wellness, robust mental health, resilience, the positive ethos of the school, and the continued development of strong Christian principles across the school community. In addition to ensuring that appropriate Safeguarding and Child Protection measures are fulfilled, the successful candidate will lead on strategies to sensitively engage all students, protecting vulnerability and underpinning a culture of help seeking for students. 

Duties will also include, but will not be limited to:

· Implement a suitable and structured referral system to identify, collect and collate information on students who may require support.

· Set up systems for assessing the needs of students who may have long or short term emotional, personal, social and / or educational difficulties.

· Provide specialist help, support and advice to students, and other members of the school community.

· Co-ordinate and lead interviews or case conferences which include all relevant stakeholders and maintain the appropriate communication, involvement and support of all parties concerned.

· Advise and assist staff members on appropriate classroom strategies, to give students, support and guidance for their emotional, personal, social and educational development.

· Provide written reports on the activities and services provided during the school year.

· Provide service as Child Protection Officer as directed by the Head of Safeguarding and Belonging.

· Offer training on Safeguarding and Child Protection to colleagues and volunteers as per requested by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

· Input data concerning children for MASH referrals and send as per requested by the DSL.

· Implement a proactive approach to educating students, staff and parents on PSHE issues, such as safety, social media, belonging, friendship and healthy living.

· Attend high school meetings and CPD days as required.

· Action any request by the Principal or the DSL as pertaining to counselling and safeguarding of children at school.

Qualifications, experience and skills required:

· Be professionally trained, holding a university degree in counselling or an equivalent qualification. Teacher training and experience within a classroom would be an asset.

· Have a minimum of five years’ counselling experience working within a high school or youth sector.

· Must be a registered counsellor or eligible to register with the Cayman Islands Health Practice Commission.

· Must have a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

· Must have up to date knowledge of polices set by the CIG Education Department and functions of other external agencies.

· Demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels, with children, staff, parents, and external agencies.

· Be aware of CPOMS software.

· Possess up to date, professional knowledge and judgement on Safeguarding, Child Protection Policy and related issues.

· Demonstrate up to date, professional knowledge and judgement on counselling techniques and strategy.

· Have a calm and approachable manner, able to exercise qualities of patience and sensitivity.

· Candidates will be expected to fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.

Salary range for the teaching positions listed above is CI$50,000.00 - CI$70,000.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Benefits include:

•        Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%

•        Contribution to a pension plan

•        Exceptional monetary relocation allowance on arrival

•        Return Airfare on initial relocation

•        Annual travel allowance

•        Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children

•        Tax free salary

•        Generous school holidays

•        Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year

Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including prohibition from teaching checks, identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks.

Further information about the school can be viewed on the school website www.cayprep.edu.ky.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM (this may be accessed via the link below or on the School website) and submitted along with a cover letter and CV. 

The cover letter should be addressed to:

Mr. Karl Murphy, High School Principal

P.O. Box 10013

Grand Cayman KY1-1001

Cayman Islands

Applicants must apply using this link - https://wkf.ms/3ZE7YE7

Deadline for receipt of applications: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.