Social and Emotional Counsellor

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong is a through-train day school known for its warm and friendly global community, made up of over 40 nationalities. Opened in 2014, the school provides extraordinary learning opportunities to students ages 3 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum frameworks of EYFS, Key Stage 1-3, IGCSE and IBDP. With a focus on individualised learning, the school’s rigorous curricula ensure that students have a creative and challenging learning experience. The school has three dedicated campuses located in Sai Kung, Lam Tin and Kwun Tong for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students.

Location: NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG

NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG is looking to recruit a SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COUNSELLOR to join our School, to play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing and supportive school environment that prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of our students. 

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

The role:

As a qualified Social and Emotional Counsellor your focus will be to:

• Provide individual and small group counselling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify student needs and make appropriate referrals to external specialists when required.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and caregivers, offering guidance and strategies to support their child's social and emotional development at home.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to support the smooth transition of new students and families into the school community.
• Work closely with teachers, learning support staff, and school leaders to create a consistent and supportive approach to student wellbeing across the school.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on identifying and supporting students with social and emotional needs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all counselling interactions in line with school policies and legal requirements.
• Proactive engagement with continuous professional learning to maintain high standards of counselling practice.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

Essential

• A recognised qualified to Bachelor Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work (Masters level preferred).
• Professional accreditation or licensure (or eligibility for same) in the country of application.
• Proven experience in providing counselling to children and adolescents.
• Excellent knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health issues.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and a commitment to student welfare.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, and a willingness to undertake appropriate international safeguarding training as part of our child protection policies when required.
• The ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for producing reports and presentations.
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Hong Kong
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

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About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. 

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV and a Cover Letter.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

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.