Secondary School Counsellor

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for a Secondary School Counsellor has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!

Position Requirements:

• Professional membership, or credentials that meet the criteria for professional membership of a state/national counselling association

• A certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy or similar

• An awareness or experience in the area of child protection matters

• Current full registration or eligibility for registration, as a teacher from a recognised educational body.

• Experience in an International School or similar environment would be a advantage  

• Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management  

• Ability to work as a part of a team and an interest in participating in the wider school community 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years full-time, supervised experience working with children and/or young people in an educational, child protection or counselling environment

• Minimum One year full-time (or part-time equivalent) coursework Masters, majoring in counselling from a recognised university or

• Registration as a psychologist through a recognised regulation agency, or a fourth year qualification in psychology
  

This position will commence in January 2027.

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3022?c=cognitapeople&sq=req3022&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.