School Counsellor
Al Jazeera Academy
Doha, Qatar
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 September 2019
Job overview
Al Jazeera Academy is seeking to appoint a School Counsellor who has the ability to:
- Work both individually and as part of a team to make a difference to the lives of our students.
- Build positive working relationships with our students and, where appropriate their parents, based on cultural sensitivity and awareness. Our students are from predominantly Qatari families.
- Provide staff with advice and support, where appropriate, to support the emotional and pastoral needs of pupils in their care.
The Role
- The successful candidate will provide a professional and confidential counselling service to students, promoting their welfare, personal care and building their resilience to help them cope with difficulties they may face.
- Applicants must be qualified to work as a school counsellor and relevant experience in a school setting is highly desirable.
The Successful Candidate will be committed to :
- Achieving the best at all times for our students
- A collaborative and caring school culture.
- The distinctive values of the Academy.
- The safety and wellbeing of our students.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks to join the staff team at this successful and improving school.
We welcome applications from exceptional professionals with the right blend of experience, resourcefulness, organisation and empathy.
Al Jazeera Academy is a member of the Ta'allum Group of Schools. Ta'allum Group is a growing and successful organization consisting of three renowned partner Schools. Due to oversubscription, there are plans to open two new Academies in Doha in the near future.
Ta’allum Group - Al Jazeera Academy
PO Box 22250, Doha, State of Qatar
Salary and benefits package:
• Competitive Tax free salary, depending upon qualifications & experience
• Two Bedroom fully furnished Apartment with paid utilities
• Joining/repatriation ticket, Yearly annual return ticket, medical insurance, visa and residency for self and one nominated dependent
• Private medical insurance for self and one nominated dependent
• Free Schooling at Ta’allum Group Schools - 100% discount on tuition, registration and exam fees
• End of Service Benefit Gratuity of 21 days of basic salary as per Qatar Labor law
Paperwork Requirements:
Notarized and Attested academic degrees, Counselling certificates, transcripts, marriage and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised of school requirements.
The selected applicant will be required to provide a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before employment is confirmed. Candidates from outside the authority of the DBS will be required to provide an approved Certificate from the equivalent or similar authority in the Country in which he/she is currently residing.
To Apply:
To apply for this post please submit your completed TES application form which includes a supporting statement outlining your skills, experience and motivation for joining the Ta’allum Group team in Doha.
Enquiries can be made to recruitment@taalumgroup.com
Interviews by Skype
Please visit our websites – www.taalumgroup.com and http://aja.edu.qa/ to find out more about Al Jazeera Academy and the Ta’allum Group of schools.
You can also find us on social media portals such as Instagram @ taallumgroup or aja.qatar
About Al Jazeera Academy
Al Jazeera Academy - A Unique Cultural Experience
Al Jazeera Academy provides a wonderful experience for prospective staff to work and grow in a unique cultural setting. Our students are mostly native Qatari, well motivated, courteous and a pleasure to work with. The Islamic Values which underpin the school's ethos are universal. Both Muslim and non Muslim teachers are welcome to apply. The emphasis is on respect.
Located in Doha in Qatar, in total, there are almost 1800 students (KG through to Year 12) in Al Jazeera Academy. Al Jazeera is an English National Curriculum School which originally opened in September 2002, it caters for students from 3 to 18 years of age. The Academy provides three integrated learning environments, a well-resourced Kindergarten, a large Primary and a Secondary Boys' and Girls' School.
Students follow an adapted version of the English National Curriculum with approximately 25% of the curriculum set aside for Arabic Medium subjects, including Islamic Studies and Qatar History. Although the students are EAL learners they are immersed in English from an early age and increasing majority will study for first language IGCSE and AS level qualifications. External exam results are on an impressively rising trend and standards tend to be well above published UK national averages . Virtually all students progress to university either in the UK or US or attending the Qatar based universities situated in Education City.
The Academy holds current Qatar National Schools Accreditation and was also recently accredited with the prestigious Western Association of Schools and Colleges.as a benchmark of international quality.
The Ta'allum Group of Schools
In addition to being successful in its own right, Al Jazeera Academy is a member of the Ta'allum Group family of schools. By joining Ta'allum you will become part of a committed and innovative team, with great opportunities for personal, cultural and professional development. As a rapidly advancing schools' group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people in Qatar with further expansion planned abroad in the near future. Ta'allum presently has 3 schools and is responsible for the education of nearly 6000 students. Ta’allum put educational quality at the heart of what we do and each of our schools is growing year on year as a result of our popularity with parents. The school is also committed to technology and all Ta'allum Schools have achieved Expert Microsoft Showcase status.
Values and Partnerships
Al Jazeera Academy underpins its whole curriculum with the best Islamic values whilst at the same time embedding the ethos of a global dimension within our curriculum and learning opportunities both in and outside the classroom. We value very highly our wide range of community partnerships and look to appoint teachers who are also passionate about strengthening community links for themselves and the children in their care.
Life in Doha
In common with the majority of international schools, day to day life is professionally demanding. In return for your passion to deliver quality education you will enjoy a competitive salary, accommodation (or allowance), annual flight allowance, private healthcare and education for your child. You’ll have the opportunity to live and work in an exciting part of the world and will benefit from the opportunities inherent in a high quality global organisation dedicated to education and helping others to be the best they can be.
Doha is a progressive and exciting place to live. There is much to see and do in the capital city of the peninsular Arabian Gulf country Qatar, Doha is a modern city on Doha Bay. Ringing its downtown waterfront are numerous parks and the Corniche Promenade. On a man-made island, the I.M. Pei–designed Museum of Islamic Art houses an extensive collection from across the Muslim world. At Souq Waqif, a traditional market, vendors offer goods like clothing, crafts and spices. Doha is a hub for world class sport and of course is the host for the 2022 World Cup. Doha is a particularly enjoyable and safe living environment for families.
For more information about our Academy, please see the attached booklet.
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