Assistant School Counsellor

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor is looking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated Assistant School Counsellor to join a well - established, supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school.

About your school

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) is a 3-18 through school with more than 1350 pupils currently on roll. Our school resides in the town of Al Khor, 25 minutes north of Doha (the capital of Qatar). We educate both local and expat students through a bespoke and engaging Primary curriculum which draws on the English National Curriculum as well as Qatar’s Ministry of Education curriculum.

About the role

The Assistant School Counsellor will work closely with the Head of Inclusion and other pastoral care staff to support students’ emotional, social, and academic wellbeing. The successful candidate will assist in implementing counselling programs, providing support to individual students, and fostering a safe and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of counselling services to students across various age groups.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of wellbeing and mental health programs.
• Provide short-term, one-on-one support under the supervision of the Head of Inclusion.
• Observe and report on student behavior and wellbeing concerns.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, and external professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development.

Skills and Competencies

The main skills required to endorse this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or a related field (essential).
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or mental health setting (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Passion for student wellbeing and emotional development.
• Certification in Child Protection and/or First Aid (preferred but not mandatory).

• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to different tasks at hand
• Proficient communicator both oral and written.

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a detailed CV, a letter of application and the details of two professional referees to recruitment@nais.qa.

The closing date for application is Tuesday 30th September 2025

Start Date: Wednesday 1st october 2025

Please refer to the Asst. School Counsellor - Job Description.pdf here.

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 irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

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.