Personal Counsellor - Surrey, United Kingdom - ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools

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Surrey, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Personal Counsellor
ACS International Schools are recruiting a Personal Counsellor to join the High School team at ACS Cobham International School.

The Personal Counsellor is responsible for working with Grade 9-12 students to provide general academic and social-emotional services. The Personal Counsellor will also provide academic, social - emotional services and class lessons as required.

The Personal Counsellor works as part of the High School Administrative Team; provides advisement with students/parents/faculty individually, in small/large groups on all aspects of educational planning, & development/implementation of programs to meet needs of students & parents; collection & reporting of data.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide class guidance lessons as required
Work full time with students from Grades 91
Support the development and organisation of the HS Advisory and Pastoral Programme in line with ISI and ACS requirements
Responsibility of new student/welcome orientation program
Support course selections processes
Assist with reviewing quarterly and semester student reports and academic updates in collaboration with the Asst. Principals and Head of Years
To lead with implementation of the pastoral programme
Member of the HS Student Study Team
To counsel students with learning, physical, social, and emotional concerns through conferences held with students on the basis of teacher, parent, principal, or student selfreferral
To refer students for specialist help and support where required
Coordinate with the boarding staff to support boarding students with physical, emotional or social concerns
Present information to parents and students on issues relating to physical, emotional and social concerns
To liaise with admissions to support prospective visits from students
To lead the cocurricular activities programme
Work with the student ambassadors to promote school spirit
To know, follow and understand appropriate laws relating to safeguarding and child welfare
Coordinate school assemblies, team building days, theme weeks and field trips
Any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

MA & certification in school counselling preferred
BA degree, preferably in Educational Leadership
Teaching certification issued from an accredited agency (desirable but not essential)
Indepth knowledge of adolescent issues and current information sources
Instructional expertise bridging all grade levelsFamily and student counselling
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in teams in a variety of circumstances.

Start date:
August 2023

SAFEGUARDING

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment.

The protection of our students' welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Gym membership
Onsite parking
Private medical insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
- surrey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

Expected start date: 01/08/2023