School Counsellor - Jobs In Kenya Today

School Counsellor - Jobs In Kenya Today

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve a comprehensive, student-centered counselling program that aligns with ISCA Student Standards, the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy, and the school's educational objectives.

• Promote student well-being by embedding social-emotional learning (SEL) principles into academic programs, school activities, and the broader learning environment.

• Provide confidential one-on-one and group counselling services to support students’ emotional, social, behavioural, and personal development needs.

• Foster resilience, self-awareness, positive relationships, and personal growth in line with the institution’s Learner Profile and values.

• Deliver specialized counselling and pastoral support to boarding students, helping them navigate challenges such as adjustment to residential life, homesickness, cultural adaptation, and interpersonal concerns.

• Work collaboratively with boarding staff, house leaders, parents, and guardians to maintain a safe, caring, and supportive residential environment.

• Organize and facilitate workshops, discussions, and group programs that encourage student well-being, life skills development, community engagement, and positive social interactions.

• Monitor the mental health and welfare of students in residence and coordinate referrals to external specialists or support services when additional intervention is required.

• Champion student welfare, inclusion, equity, and access by advocating for the needs of all learners within the school community.

• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, parents, residential staff, and external professionals to develop effective support strategies that contribute to student achievement and overall success.

• Participate actively in school improvement initiatives, student support programs, and activities that advance the institution’s mission and strategic goals.

• Adhere to professional counselling ethics, safeguarding principles, and ISCA standards of practice.

• Pursue continuous professional learning and reflective practice to strengthen counselling knowledge, skills, and effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate documentation, safeguard confidential information, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and international counselling guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, School Counselling, Psychology, Education with Counselling, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.

• Teaching qualification, certification, or professional training in education.

• Valid teaching credentials together with recognized professional certification or registration as a counsellor.

• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a school counsellor within an international school environment, preferably in schools offering International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.

• Previous experience supporting students in boarding or residential settings will be highly advantageous.

• Demonstrated expertise in individual counselling, group facilitation, student welfare support, crisis intervention, and mental health promotion.

• Strong understanding of the IB educational framework, learner development principles, assessment approaches, and international education practices.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and student-centered support practices.

Core Competencies

• Student counselling and emotional support.

• Crisis management and intervention.

• Social-emotional learning facilitation.

• Pastoral care and student welfare advocacy.

• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Cultural competence and inclusive practice.

• Professional ethics, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

• Strong planning, documentation, and organizational abilities.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan Academy on krb-xjobs.brassring.com to apply