High School Counsellor

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum with an international perspective that begins in Nursery and leads up to IGCSE examinations in Year 11, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma after completing Year 13. We are an inclusive school that invites children from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in the educational offerings on our diverse campus.

Founded in 1997 on an attractive, conveniently located site, with excellent facilities and access to local transportation. Today we have more than 2,400 students over a Primary School and High School campus, representing some 68 nationalities ranging from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our state-of-the-art High School campus (next to Ekkamai BTS) opened in August 2017 giving our students the benefit of world-class teaching and facilities.

As part of the NAE family of schools, we are delighted to be able to offer some unique collaborations with world-class establishments, including the Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced full-time counsellor to work with students in across our  School

We are seeking an experienced full-time counsellor who shares our commitment to providing a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive educational journey for every student. Join us in creating a positive, lasting impact. 

At St. Andrews International School Bangkok, we believe knowing each child is at the heart of effective education. Our classrooms are warm, engaging spaces where students feel supported to explore, learn, and grow. Our teachers bring this vision to life through creativity, dedication, and commitment to each child’s unique journey. 

The school counsellor provides counselling services to individuals and groups of students in a safe and welcoming environment. The person in this position acts as a consultant to parents, teachers, and administrators. Some of the duties and support services that the counsellor is responsible for include:

• Building  positive, warm and caring relationships with students, families, and colleagues throughout the school community;

• Providing short-term individual and group counselling for students with social-emotional challenges, whether or not those challenges are clinically diagnosed;

• Providing behaviour management assistance and crisis intervention when necessary;

• Communicating with families about their children, both sharing accounts from school and listening to accounts from home;

• Developing and maintaining a referral list of therapists and local resources for students who may need an assessment and/or long-term therapeutic support;

• Communicating with therapists and other outside professionals about students;

• Assisting in the collection and sending of evidence for social-emotional testing for outside professionals;

• Actively participating in the Student Support Team meetings;

• Problem-solving with teachers, parents, and outside professionals to develop appropriate supports for students with social-emotional challenges;

• Developing and coordinating social and emotional learning plans with teachers;

• Participating in parent-teacher conferences, as needed.

• To engage the school community in workshops and training 

• To help raise awareness and be an ambassador of mental well being across the school and community 

• Support in safeguarding practices and child protection plans as needed 

Education and Experience 

• A recognised qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or related field; ideally post qualifying experience of at least 2 years 

• Master degree preferred 

• Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.

• Have experience or understanding of the spectrum of special educational needs and understand the core principles of inclusion. 

• Experience in working with  children or young people, ages 3-18

• Experience, knowledge and confidence to work with families from a range of cultures 

• Knowledge of current Child Protection practice, be able to support the child safeguarding practices and reviews in school. 

• Experience of working in a school context with knowledge of education systems

• Awareness of global diversity and Third Culture Identity 

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Skills and Abilities  

• Possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in complex and sensitive situations

• Excellent crisis response skills; able to remain calm and empathic in crisis or emotionally challenging situations 

• Able to manage a varied and flexible caseload across a  phase (HS/PS)

• To be able to supervise student internships 

• Inspiring trust and confidence

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with an appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision. 

• To have a positive and solution-focused mindset 

• To be able to work collaboratively with the counselling teams across the School 

• To work in partnership with the Learning Support teams across the  School

• To establish effective liaison with school staff with regards to student referral in respect of mental health and counselling issues and to support teaching staff in their pastoral role. 

•  To develop and implement policies and procedures which govern the counselling service.  

• To maintain appropriate records and to ensure confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work.  

• To establish, maintain and monitor appropriate administrative systems with regards to student referral. 

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

St Andrews International School is a lively, forward-thinking school in the heart of Bangkok, with over 2000 students from Early Years to Year 13 across our dynamic campuses. We embrace diversity and innovation, offering a nurturing community for students, staff, and families where everyone is encouraged to excel.

Our teachers are passionate about creating a curriculum that recognises the uniqueness of every child, aiming for high standards while providing targeted support to ensure each student is inspired to be the best they can be. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to supporting students with diverse learning profiles, including those new to English and those with additional educational needs. Recently named a Centre of Excellence by the Inclusion Quality Mark, and awarded International Provision of the Year at the 2024 NASEN Awards, we believe in nurturing happiness, confidence, and ambition within all students. At St Andrews, we value multiple intelligences and embrace a multi-sensory approach, creating an engaging environment where academic, creative, and physical pursuits are equally celebrated.

Our Community

Joining St Andrews means becoming part of a warm and inclusive community, where teachers contribute beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, you’ll engage in our vibrant pastoral system, residential trips, and offer extracurricular activities that enhance student growth, whether in academics, creative arts, sports, or social initiatives.

Curriculum and Learning Approach

Our curriculum broadly follows the English National Curriculum with an inclusive, international perspective. Senior students take IGCSEs and the IB Diploma, with options for the IB Career-Related Pathway and International BTECs, catering to our diverse community. We embrace technology ensuring staff and students have the tools for digital learning. Our facilities include interactive screens in all classrooms, and every teacher receives a personal device.

Safeguarding at St Andrews:

St Andrews is committed to ensuring the safety of all our students and expects all staff to share the same commitment (see our Child Protection Code of Conduct). No teacher will be appointed without at least two references, including one from the most recent employer, a ten-year criminal record check and an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or relevant regional prohibition order checks.

Application Process:

St Andrews International School, Bangkok, is a vibrant, supportive, and professionally enriching place to work. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of our journey, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to apply for a position at our school, please complete the application process, accessible via the Nord Anglia Education website: http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.