School Counsellor

School Counsellor

British International Primary School – Doha, Qatar

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Doha, Qatar

We are seeking a qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join our caring and inclusive British international primary school in Doha. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development within a safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling support to primary-aged students
• Promote positive mental health, emotional resilience, and wellbeing across the school
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural, and learning-related needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SLT, parents, and external professionals
• Contribute to safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing procedures
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with school and MOE requirements
• Support whole-school wellbeing initiatives, assemblies, and workshops
• Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional conduct

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology or a closely related field

(This qualification is essential for approval by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education – MOE, Qatar)

• Recognised counselling qualification or relevant professional training
• Experience working with children in a primary school setting (preferably British curriculum)
• Strong understanding of child development, mental health, and wellbeing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work sensitively within a multicultural international school environment

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures in schools
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training as required
• Successful candidates must:
• Provide valid police clearance certificates and relevant documentation to enable full safe recruitment screening, including clearances from all countries where the candidate has lived or worked
• Meet MOE safeguarding, licensing, and approval requirements
• Comply fully with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Desirable

• Experience in an international school setting
• Knowledge of British safeguarding frameworks and pastoral systems
• Experience supporting SEN, wellbeing, or inclusion initiatives

We Offer

• A supportive and professional working environment
• School holidays in line with the academic calendar
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a well-established British international school community

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Copies of relevant qualifications

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• You have the qualifications required as per job description

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)