Secondary Social Emotional Counsellor (Starting Academic Year 25/26)

Secondary Social Emotional Counsellor (Starting Academic Year 2025/26)

(Teaching License or PGCE/QTS preferred)

Bangkok Patana School seeks an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly skilled Social and Emotional Counsellor to support the mental health and wellbeing of students in our Secondary School. The responsibilities within this dynamic role are wide-ranging. These include providing targeted intervention, advocating for students, and playing a central role in the safeguarding of young people. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with pastoral teams, academic departments, families, and external specialists. Creating a circle of support around our students is central to the Patana model of care. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Counsellor will contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality social and emotional curriculum. They will also develop and lead workshops for parents, faculty, and other community stakeholders.

A pre-requisite for this role is the completion of a rigorous therapeutic training. This will combine with substantial experience working with young people facing diverse social and emotional challenges. Key attributes include a robust counselling skillset, a track record of delivering innovative and interactive education in this area, and a positive, adaptable, and creative mindset. A proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and organisations is essential. 

Join us and inspire our exceptional international students to reach their full potential.

Mission: Our mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British International Community.

Vision: We develop global citizens who shape their world through independence, empathy, creativity and critical thinking.

Bangkok Patana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Extensive checks (DBS if UK-based) and references will form part of the application process.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For further information about the school and available positions, please visit our website: www.patana.ac.th.

To apply, please complete the TES application form using ‘Quick Apply.’ Be sure to upload an up-to-date CV and include the names, email addresses, and contact details of three referees.

(Candidates using ‘TES Quick Apply’ are encouraged to review their information before submission to ensure it clearly demonstrates how their qualifications and experience meet the job description requirements.)

We reserve the right to appoint before the final deadline.