School Counsellor (Cover)

Tenby Setia Eco Park International; Shah Alam; Sur place; MYR 42 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Culture of trust

Professional development

Work-life balance

Global team

Résumé du poste

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park Kuala Lumpur campus is seeking a School Counsellor (Cover) to support student wellbeing and develop their personal and social competencies. The role collaborates with safeguarding teams and teachers to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for students aged 3–18 across our international and national streams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or social work and is registered or eligible for registration with the Malaysian

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field is typically required to start pursuing a career as a school counsellor.
• Registered Counsellor through the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (or equivalent licensing authority) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to create a safe and welcoming environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a school counselling program focused on student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with safeguarding teams and other stakeholders to support students.
• Provide direct individual and group counselling services as needed.
• Evaluate student needs and advocate for equitable access to opportunities.
• Gather and analyze data to measure outcomes of counselling interventions.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Team player

Safe environment creation

Formation

Bachelor's degree – Psychology

Bachelor's degree – Education

Bachelor's degree – Social Work

Description du poste

Job DescriptionPurpose of RoleThe role of a School Counsellor (Cover) is to support the wellbeing of the student community. Assisting students to develop personal or social competencies through a comprehensive and developmental counselling program and prepare for academic achievement. The goal is to ensure that students will become productive and well-adjusted adults.About us:Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, Kuala Lumpur campus is a large 3-18 school located on a green 20-acre site with excellent facilities and offers a welcoming, inclusive and stimulating place to work. We love learning and we are continually getting better. We are extremely proud to be the flagship school in the region.We are a unique campus, home to Tenby International School, which consists of a Primary, and Secondary School (IPC, National Curriculum for England, CIE, IGCSE and A Level) and a Malaysian Private School, Sekolah Sri Tenby (Malaysian National Curriculum). The campus welcomes over 2000 amazing students, aged from 3 to 18 years and from 38 nationalities; with 1350 attending the international school, 600 of whom will be in the primary school. We celebrate being Asian and love the fact that we combine international thinking to create a diverse and exciting campus.We believe in creating “Amazing Learning Experiences” for our communities. Working collaboratively to help children be ready for the world and the contribution they can make locally and globally.We believe that all students learn though good struggles and this at times needs to be consolidated using a variety of teaching methods. Taking risks, being resilient and showing creativity and adaptability for all our communities is important in our learning process. Our students go onto some of the top universities in the world and if they don’t, go into careers and colleges of their choice.We are an honest campus and enjoy being self-reflective, so we can self-improve together to create amazing learning experiences more often than not. We are not perfect but strive to be the best we can.We have lots of accreditation's just to show the world that we know what we are doing, including being the first school globally to be gain full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS), for both TIS and SST schools. We hold the certificates for CIE, IPC, Microsoft, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and are one of 15 schools in Malaysia to hold the Green Flag Award.About our GroupTenby Schools SEP is proud to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) a fast-growing global schools’ group in six clusters across the world; Europe, Mexico & Central America, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia and the USA. Our Regional cluster includes other Tenby schools across Malaysia. As a teacher you will be supported by the Head of Department, Senior Leadership teams and other learning clusters and networks both regionally and globally. We love to talk about learning at all levels, as this is at the core of everything we do!This is amazing opportunity for you to develop yourself, take a risk or two, meet other like-minded teachers, share learning practice and work collectively with a local and global team. We even have a global learning hub where you can share learning and leadership ideas so we can get better together.So if this excites you, please apply. We’d love to talk to you.ISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.ISP Key Responsibilities:Guide the development and implement a school counselling program that focuses on and promotes students’ wellbeing.Support the school safeguarding team.Value, and respond to, the diversity and individual differences of students.Ensure equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum for all students.Provide direct support services through structured conventions.Evaluate areas of strength and advocate students.Provide group or individual responsive services.Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organisations and other stakeholders.Perform assessments, interpret tests and study student records.Gather and analyze data to measure results.Skills, Qualifications and ExperienceA bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field is typically required to start pursuing a career as a school counsellor. Registered Counsellor through the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (or equivalent licensing authority). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment. Team player. Works well with and cares for children. EmpathyIn return Tenby offers:A Culture of trust, where all contributions are recognized and respected.A passionate, positive, highly skilled, and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.Allocated support through our Campus Senior Leadership Team to support us developing an exceptional school.An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development.A peer network of like-minded teachers.A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!Great employee benefits.ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesWe care about our whole community, young people and adults. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our community and to this end we have rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures that we all must follow. Everyone is responsible for safeguarding our children and we have a culture of safeguarding training in all our schools.All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.INTERVIEWSInitial interviews will be completed Face to Face whenever possible.HOW TO APPLYThe closing date is 31st December 2026 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.Candidates are invited to apply the ISP Career portal and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three (3) referees from each of the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.(Please check your Junk Folder for emails and add tenby.edu.my to your safe sender's list. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)ISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguardingand Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.