School Counsellor

About us

Al Khor International School is a 4 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by QatarEnergy LNG (QE-LNG), the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters for the children of the company’s employees. We are one of the largest international schools in the Middle East with approximately 4,000 students across our British and CBSE curriculum schools. The school has exceptional facilities and is located in Al Khor Community, 40 minutes north of Qatar’s capital city Doha.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a qualified School Counsellor for January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will provide a professional and confidential counselling service to our students, promote their wellbeing and help build their resilience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region.

Skills and qualities:

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology (or similar field) and a master’s degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy, preferably related to children
• Minimum 2 years’ post qualification experience
• BACP/ UKCP registration (or similar)
• Further therapeutic training or qualifications in working with children and young people preferred. Qualifications in CBT, play therapy, drama therapy, art therapy would be an advantage.
• An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational needs of children and young people.
• High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect and analyse data and produce high-quality reports
• Ability to work professionally and independently as well as collaboratively

Key Responsibilities:

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Promote the school’s vision, mission and values
• Manage a caseload of students who require confidential one to one counselling or therapeutic group work for a range of social and emotional needs
• Provide support, guidance and advice to parents and carers
• Maintain appropriate and confidential records
• Work collaboratively with the Designated Safeguarding Leads across the school to evaluate the needs of identified students and determine appropriate levels of support
• Work collaboratively with the pastoral team to respond in a timely and effective manner to student needs across the school
• Continually review and evaluate the counselling service
• Actively engage in professional development opportunities to support the role

What we offer:

• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• Engaged and supportive school community.
• Clinical and managerial supervision
• Exciting leisure and recreational activities in a friendly, diverse and hospitable country with a rich cultural heritage.

Our excellent compensation package includes:  

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Access to excellent leisure clubs, including restaurants, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and other sporting facilities. For more details please click on the following link http://www.akcommunity.org/         
• Free education provided at AKIS for up to 4 children                                    
• High-quality professional learning and development
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Furniture allowance
• Baggage allowance
• Annual flight allowances for employee and eligible dependants
• Medical cover
• End of service benefits

Recruitment requirements:

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit fully attested degree certificates, transcripts and a police certificate.

Please note that due to government regulations we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years of age.

How to apply:

Please click on this link and apply on the relevant AKIS job posting.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:

02 November 2024

For further information about the school, please visit http://www.akis.sch.qa     

Al Khor International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a thorough criminal records check.