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Whole School Counsellor - Johor, Malaysia - August 2019

Employer
Edvectus
Location
Malaysia
Salary
Competitive

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This relatively new international school that opened in Johor Bahru in 2014 is looking for a K-12 social emotional and college and career counselor to join them in August 2019. The successful candidate will promote student success, provide preventive services and respond to identified students" needs by implementing a comprehensive school counselling programme, that addresses academic, career, and personal or social development for all students.

They are looking for teachers who ideally have previous overseas experience and definitely candidates who have flexibility, adaptability and resilience given they are a relatively new school. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor degree qualification in area of social work, counselling, psychology or another relevant field. They should also have a post-graduate degree in School counselling from an accredited college or University. A thorough knowledge of counselling theory and practice is required and a general knowledge of issues racing at-risk youth. Applicants should be able to conduct psychometric assessments and have a working knowledge of WISC, Binet, Griffiths, Neal Analysis of reading etc. hey should have knowledge of how the education industry operates and a good understanding of the key business drivers. Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc) is required). Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably with at least 1 year of related working experience in an international school or tertiary learning environment. Crisis intervention experience is also sought. Prior experience as a Junior School Coordinator is preferred as well.

The school caters for pupils up to Grade 12 and offers a quality international education. They follow the UK EYFS and IB PYP curriculum at Early Years and Primary level (enhanced with the Cambridge International Primary Programme and Singapore curriculum - for Maths and Science), the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (with Checkpoint examinations at Grade 8), Cambridge IGCSE (for Grades 9 & 10) and the IB DP for Grades 11 & 12 in the High School. In addition there are many co-curricular, extra-curricular activities, pastoral care programmes, clubs and sports teams and Arts, Drama and Music clubs.

The salary range is typically between RM12-15k per month plus benefits that include medical insurance, dental allowance, free tuition for one child and 50% discounted tuition for subsequent children (though if a husband and wife team work for the School, then both their children get free education), relocation allowance, annual flights, professional and development opportunities (sponsored by School), Professional and development opportunities (up to a certain amount, self initiated by staff and approved by Principal), visa application and costs all borne by school (for staff who require assistance in visa application for dependants, the School can assist the whole process, but visa fees payable by staff) and an accommodation allowance.

The school is situated close to the city of Johor - Malaysia's second largest city and a rapidly growing and lively city linked to Singapore by a 1038m long causeway and by many Singapore owned companies within Johor. Outside of work there is plenty to do and see in Johor including several theme parks (Legoland Malaysia is just one example), zoos, museums, galleries, temples and mosques and of course the numerous dining and shopping venues. Served by Senai International airport and also Singapore airport the rest of the world is within easy reach for short weekend or longer holidays.

For more on this exciting opportunity please contact your Edvectus consultant!

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