St Andrew’s School Counsellor Jobs in Kenya

St Andrew’s, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa.

Numbering approximately 570 pupils, it has 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 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 Senior School was founded in 1988 and is a member of COBIS and a global member of Round Square.

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 School is seeking to appoint a Whole School Counsellor (WSC) who will be responsible for the Counselling and welfare of the students in the School.

Reporting to: the Deputy Heads (Pastoral) in the Prep and Senior School the WSC responsible for the development, administration of Counselling services of the School.

Responsibilities

They will also liaise with the Pastoral Team in the Senior School and the Welfare Management Team of the Prep School in matters including safeguarding and child Protection issues.

The role has a significant strategic element to it and the applicant will be expected to play a leading part in shaping the School’s Christian Ethos as we strive to provide a world class Senior School education.

Part of the role of the incoming Whole School Counsellor would be to provide
counselling services to the students through appointments and drop in sessions.

They should also be able to receive referrals from management, staff, students or parents and to see them as soon as possible.

The Whole School Counsellor will be responsible for the formulation and reviewing of the appropriate systems, policies and procedures relating to the counselling services and care of students.

Person Specification

Working at St Andrew’s, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to
recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their
skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

There are some things that are essential to working with us.

The successful candidate
will need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos.

They will

have to have a degree as well as a recognized psychology/counselling qualification, and of course, the relevant experience.

Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are
first-class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and pupils
they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable,
energetic and resilient.

Experience of working in a School environment, or in boarding, would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide
a world-class education for our children.

Terms and Conditions

Remuneration

There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below

Salary: The successful applicant will be placed on the Main Pay Scale, with a responsibility allowance.

Accommodation: suitable rent free accommodation will be provided as
a taxable benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by theSchool, but paid for, at local rates, by the applicant.

Medical care: all members of staff are covered under a comprehensive insurance scheme.

Pension: the School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contribute 6% of monthly salary.

For employees emigrating from Kenya at the end of their contract, the full value of the contributions, plus accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.

Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.

Facilities: extensive sports facilities are open to use by staff and their
families

Application Process

To find out more please contact the HR Director, Ms Janet Ndiho.
Tel: +254 (0) 734288501
Email: HRDirector@turimail.co.ke

Applications are encouraged as early as possible.

These should be submitted by
email to the HR Director at HRDirector@turimail.co.ke and include: a completed application form, a brief covering letter and a CV.

Application forms are available on the School website, or from the HR Director.
Closing date for applications: 5th September, 2018
Start Date: 17th September, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; St Andrew’s School Counsellor Jobs in Kenya

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