Junior School Counsellor (Social and Emotional) - September 2023

The School seeks to appoint an experienced Junior School Counsellor for pupils aged 3 to 11 years for September 2023. The Junior School Counsellor is a new role and the successful candidate will be responsible for developing a programme to support pupils by providing counselling, both face-to-face and online, to support pupils primarily in the Junior School and Early Years settings. The successful candidate will be an important member of the Wellbeing Team, contributing to the work of the School’s counselling service in collaboration with the Head of Counselling.

BISC offers opportunities for personal professional development and all members of staff actively contribute to school improvement. Colleagues are expected to show a genuine commitment to the School’s mission and vision, and to the promotion of student welfare.All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips

A not-for-profit organisation, BISC is one of the leading academic schools in the region. Located on the western fringe of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern, spacious, purpose-built campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World School and is a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS. Further details are available on the School’s website: www.bisc.edu.eg

Cairo is a bustling city, home to some of the world’s most iconic ancient monuments, with good access to other countries in the region. It is a city with a rich cultural heritage, a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. With a population close to twenty million, Cairo is a city of huge contrasts and provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

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Qualifications and Key skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling or the equivalent; 
• Post-graduate qualification in Child & Adolescent Counselling or Play Therapy; 
• A member of the British Association for Counselling or relevant psychotherapy professional body; 
• Practical experience (a minimum of three years) of working in a school with children and young people; 
• Have a warm, calm and friendly manner; 
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Sensitivity, understanding and a non-judgemental outlook; 
• Confidence in the public forum; 
• Ability to adapt to change and cope with stressful situations. 
• meets our CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING requirements in full.

To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a MINIMUM of three years post qualification working in a school.

Remuneration

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) operates a similar teaching scale to schools in the UK which increases with teaching experience. All salaries are tax free and paid in Pounds Sterling. The current basic salary for a teacher with three years’ experience is £34,000 p.a. while the salary of the majority of staff (six years experience or more) is over £40,000 p.a.

In addition all overseas contract teachers benefit from a generous housing allowance (circa £1000 per month), private BUPA Gold medical insurance, annual return flights to the UK, and 2 free places for children of school age.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website including a letter of application, addressed to the Principal (Mr. Dan Dorran) as a pdf document.

Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current principal.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 14th January 2023. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged. Interviews for the post will most likely take place by Zoom.

Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Contract type: Full time

Start date: 1st September 2023

Contract term: 31st August 2025 renewable

Closing date: 14th January 2023

Safeguarding

The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment practises, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. UK and EU-based passport holders will be required to obtain an ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted.