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Assistant School Counsellor at St Andrew’s School

Job Description
St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.

Job Details
St Andrew’s, Turi is seeking to appoint an Assistant School Counsellor who will help students discuss their problems, thoughts and feelings in a confidential setting. Reporting to the Whole School Counsellor, this position is responsible for providing individual and group counselling to students with identified concerns and needs including but not limited to receiving student referrals from management,
staff or parents/guardians. The role requires solid knowledge and understanding of counselling theory & practice as well excellent communication skills and a high level of confidentiality. The appointee will be expected to work with the Whole School Coounsellor, the Deputy Head Pastoral to develop a crisis and prevention programme for the department and research on various fields including but not limited to mental health. The Assistant School Counsellor will work closely with the Deputy Heads Pastoral & and the two Heads of School to ensure that students progress reports are communicated to the relevant persons regularly. The Assistant School Counsellor will be have an understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people as well knowledge of the mental health and counselling aspect. Experience in a similar role in an independent education sector and in a children’s counselling centre is an advantage. The Assistant School Counsellor should expect to build non-judgemental relationships with the school community based on trust and respect in order to fulfil the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities
The overarching responsibilities of the Assistant School Counsellor include:
Provide individual and group counselling to students with identified concerns and needs.
Receive student referrals from management, staff or parents/guardians.
Listen to students’ concerns about academic, emotional or social problems.
Help students process their problems and plan goals and action.
Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians and teachers to support the well-being of students.
Assist the Whole School Counsellor in the formulation and reviewing of the appropriate systems, policies and procedures relating to the counselling services and care of students.
Organize peer counselling and mental health committee activities.
Develop mental health resources and collect and analyse data to develop comprehensive programmes that meet student needs.
Participate in continuous professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
Create and enhance awareness on mental health.
Skills and Attributes
A recognized degree in counselling psychology or counselling
Solid knowledge and understanding of counselling theory & practice
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and young people.
Experience of working in a School environment would be desirable but not essential.
Should have good communication and writing skills as well as management skills.
Should be passionate about working with students and also have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
https://www.standrewsturi.com/working-at-turi/vacancies
Closing Date : 25 October. 2021
Teacher of Science at St Andrew’s School

Job Description
St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.
Job Details
St Andrew’s School, Turi, is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering approximately 570 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous Schools: a Preparatory School of 240 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeducational and the great majority of pupils are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’. The Prep School was founded in 1931, and is a long standing member of IAPS. It aims to provide a world class education, with outstanding teaching and learning central to its vision of creating leaders that will change their country, continent and the world for good. St Andrew’s has a strong Christian foundation and ethos which define and govern the nature and work of the School today. While children from all faith backgrounds are welcome, the School’s Christian character is clearly evident in its underlying educational philosophy and practice. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS Disclosure and Barring Service.

Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
https://www.standrewsturi.com/working-at-turi/vacancies
Closing Date : 25 October. 2021
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