School Counsellor

About Lady Andal IB School:
Lady Andal School is an authorised World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) by the International Baccalaureate (IB). We are a candidate school for the Diploma Programme (DP). The school aims to extend itself as an IB Continuum World School. Nestled in the heart of Chennai, our institution is a beacon of holistic learning, fostering a nurturing environment for students to thrive.

As we embark on a journey to expand our team, join us in shaping young minds and building futures. Explore rewarding career opportunities at Lady Andal School – where passion meets profession!

Who are we looking for:
The School Counsellor is a key member of our educational team, dedicated to supporting students’ academic, social–emotional, and career development. Hiring for the  Academic Year ,  the ideal candidate will create a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where all students can thrive, while collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to foster a positive school climate conducive to learning and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure active membership of a professional body relating to counselling and adhere to an ethical framework or code that gives guidance and standards for good practice.
Promote a caring and supportive environment for students in which their concerns may be explored.
Work with students with a diverse range of issues, including bereavement and loss, transition, eating disorders, self–harm, depression, anger issues, concerning behaviour, abuse issues, concerning behaviour, abuse of any kind, anxiety and fears.
Ensure appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information; maintain appropriate and confidential records of counselling sessions and support.
Identify trends and patterns of concern, potential causes and possible support.
Meet weekly with respective Coordinators to discuss active cases.
Attend relevant meetings on student wellbeing and needs.
Practice preventive and/or interventionist methods to meet students’ immediate and future needs, including:
Individual and group counselling for students with identified concerns and needs.
Effective consultation and collaboration with parents/guardians and school colleagues, particularly the pastoral, learning support and safeguarding teams, regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
Appropriate use of assessment tools for determining and structuring counselling sessions.
Referrals to external sources of psychological support.

Other Responsibilities
Participate in professional development activities, keep updated on research, developments and best practices for counselling with the intention of improving professional knowledge and skills as well as the counselling service provided.
Arrange and deliver relevant training for staff as and when needs are identified.
Ensure familiarity with the school policies, and be a contributing member to these policies.
Undertake other duties deemed necessary, as requested by the Head of School and/or the Coordinators.

Skills and

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Psychology.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of counselling in a school or private setting.
Candidates with relevant licenses and certifications in the field of counselling psychology will be given preference.
Candidates with relevant experience working with children in the field of counselling psychology will be given preference.

Additional Information:

Job location is in Chetpet, Chennai. This is an on-site and full-time position.
School timings are from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm.
A laptop will be provided for school use only.