Smart Teachers is recruiting for an experienced senior School Counsellor to join a highly established international school in Kuwait. This full-time, two-year position is available for a mid-August, 2016 start. The school offers many benefits to its overseas staff, such as housing, health insurance, flights home etc. The salary is also non tax-deductible.

About the Role
Senior School Counsellor
Starting mid-August 2016, this is a two-year contract role
Job Reference # WEB149220

Key Duties
Counselling students
Assisting parents or carers to make informed decisions about their child’s education
Assessing students’ learning and behaviour
Assisting schools to identify and address disabilities that affect students’ learning

About the School
Private school in Kuwait
Outstanding facilities and supportive environment
Uses American, IB and IGCSE curriculum
Islamic values are respected and practiced at the school
Well-established reputation within the community
Supportive leadership team
About the Location

Kuwait, an Arab country on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf, has cultural heritage dating back to antiquity. Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It is a vibrant country with many expat clubs and restaurants. Kuwait is a very safe and interesting country. It has very low crime rates, has good healthcare facilities, and beautiful beaches to boast of.

About You
In order to be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

Hold a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling/Psychology
Be familiar with counselling in an educational setting
Possess valid references and police clearances
Ability to commit to a two year contract

The Benefits of Working with Smart:
We are a dedicated education recruitment agency that works closely with the independent and Catholic schools across Australia sourcing talented teachers, leaders and support staff to fill a range of permanent and long term contract roles. We are a company of teachers who are passionate about facilitating the perfect match between school and candidate. We are honest, realistic, and above all we will not waste your time.

As well as being part of this school’s community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:

Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND
Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience
Regular social events
Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?
To apply you must be eligible to work in Australia and meet all national safeguarding criteria. For further information please contact kmcnee@smartteachers.com.au quoting Job Reference number TES149220. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us and you could be eligible for our £100 refer a friend scheme. (Terms and conditions apply).

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Please note that your details will not be sent to any school without your consent nor any referees listed on your CV contacted without your permission.

Employer want to submit job applications through their website at: Apply Online

SOURCE : KUWAITJOBS