SCHOOL COUNSELLOR (English International Stream - Primary School)

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) is one of Hong Kong's leading international schools providing quality, holistic education to a multinational student body of approximately 1300 students and 240 faculty and staff. The school is organised into two Streams, German and English leading to qualifications in the German International Abitur and I/GCSE & IBDP respectively. We are inviting applications for the following position commencing in August 2025.

About the role

The school counsellor’s task entails supporting the students, parents, and staff of the GSIS Primary school. This will be achieved through individual and small group counselling as well as preventive classroom teaching. The school counsellor will work in a team of counsellors to achieve a comprehensive school counselling program that addresses the personal and social development of all students. Parents, students and teachers may approach the counsellor for advice and help regarding any social emotional issues.

What is required and what we’re looking for

• Relevant degree in Counselling or Social work required, Masters preferred
• Excellent English speaker with sound written and oral communication skills (native speaker level). German language skills desirable.
• Recent school experience preferred
• Experience of applied counselling strategies and knowledgeable of a variety of counselling approaches and techniques suitable to primary school students
• Understanding of common Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures within a school setting
• Strong advisory skills and experience in the conception and implementation of projects
• Positive, proactive and independent work ethic
• Excellent active listening and communication skills
• Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient
• Teaching Qualification, desirable

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. The English International Stream consistently achieves outstanding I/GCSE and IB Diploma results, maintaining a world-class standard year after year. You can see the impressive I/GCSE results for 2024 on our website at https://www.gsis.edu.hk/en/school-life/news-and-events/news/66d11f9cb7f0e423790ca9a9/.

Our employees work in a “high trust” environment where they are afforded responsibility without unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/careers/job-openings/) to the Director of Human Resources.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website https://www.gsis.edu.hk/. Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. 

 Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks will be conducted to safeguard all student at GSIS.