Upper School Counsellor - Starting Academic Year 2027

Laura McGuffie; Bergen; In loco; NOK 550.000 - 750.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary and pension

Diversity-friendly international staff

Ongoing professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

The International School of Bergen invites an experienced School Counsellor to join our IB World School in Bergen, Norway. The role provides proactive and confidential counselling to students across the school, supporting wellbeing in line with the IB philosophy.

You will work with teachers and leaders to identify needs, deliver wellbeing programmes, liaise with families, and maintain accurate records under GDPR and Norwegian law.

Competenze

• Recognised qualification in Counselling or related field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration where applicable.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting.

Mansioni

• Provide confidential individual and small-group counselling.
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Deliver preventative wellbeing programmes and classroom guidance.
• Promote resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify students needing care.
• Advise leadership on wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Liaise with parents/guardians to support student success.
• Coordinate referrals to external professionals and Norwegian services.
• Support crisis response and student reintegration.
• Maintain confidential records per GDPR and Norwegian law.
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Support transitions between IB programmes.
• Promote inclusion and intercultural understanding.

Conoscenze

Counselling

School Psychology

Child Development

Communication

Relocation readiness

Formazione

Qualification in Counselling / Educational Psychology

Professional registration / eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

The International School of Bergen is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled School Counsellor to join our vibrant IB World School in Norway.

Hva vi ser etter

We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced counsellors who are genuinely committed to relocating to Norway and becoming part of our school community.

Important - Relocation to Norway

Candidates who are currently living outside Norway should be prepared to relocate and meet the relevant Norwegian immigration, visa and work permit requirements, where applicable.

This is an on-site based position in Bergen, Norway.

Safeguarding

The International School of Bergen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments must provide a police background check from your home country and any country you have resided in for 6+ months in the last 10 years. Police background checks must be no more than 3 months old and can be presented prior to appointment.

All staff are expected to uphold the school's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.

Arbeidsoppgaver

About the Role

The School Counsellor will provide proactive and responsive counselling services to students across the school while supporting the implementation of a whole-school wellbeing programme consistent with the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate.

The role includes:

• Providing confidential individual and small-group counselling.

• Supporting students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.

• Delivering preventative wellbeing programmes and age-appropriate classroom guidance.

• Promoting resilience, self-management, positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.

• Working collaboratively with teachers to identify and support students requiring additional care.

• Advising school leadership on student wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral care.

• Liaising effectively with parents and guardians to support student success.

• Coordinating referrals to external professionals and Norwegian support services where appropriate.

• Supporting crisis response and student reintegration following significant life events.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential records in accordance with GDPR and Norwegian legislation.

• Contributing to safeguarding procedures and child protection practices.

• Supporting transitions between PYP and MYP where applicable), ensuring continuity of care.

• Promoting inclusion, diversity, intercultural understanding and student voice.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Counselling, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social Work or a related field.

• Professional registration or eligibility for registration where applicable.

• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting.

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with students, families and staff.

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

• Excellent spoken and written English.

• A genuine willingness and ability to relocate to Bergen, Norway.

Desirable

• Previous experience within an IB World School.

• Knowledge of the IB Learner Profile and IB Approaches to Learning (ATL).

• Experience supporting internationally mobile or multilingual students.

• Experience working within multicultural communities.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative practices.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and approachable.

• Calm and solution-focused.

• Collaborative and reflective.

• Culturally responsive and internationally minded.

• An excellent listener with sound professional judgement.

• Passionate about student wellbeing and inclusion.

• Committed to continuous professional learning.

• Open to embracing life and work within an international school community in Norway.

Vi tilbyr

Why Join Us?

Our school offers:

• A welcoming and diverse international community.

• Students representing many nationalities and cultures.

• A collaborative and supportive staff culture.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Competitive salary and pension.

• The opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most beautiful and family-friendly countries.