STUDENT COUNSELLOR & SAFETY OFFICER

Purpose of Role

To lead the academic and administrative functions of the school, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment. The Principal is accountable for student achievement, staff development, operational excellence, parental engagement, and community-building that aligns with the mission and vision of TIPS.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities :

• Provide psychological support and counseling services to students. - Promote students' mental health and well-being. - Develop and implement counseling programs and activities. - Monitor and report on counseling performance and metrics. - Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to support student mental health.
• Skills :
• Strong counseling and psychological assessment skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Knowledge of counseling best practices and tools.
• Requirements :
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in school counseling. - Professional certification in counseling preferred.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

counseling and psychological assessment skills, communication and interpersonal abilities, knowledge of counseling best practices and tools