School Counsellor

Employment; Al Rayyan; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Etqan Global Academy is part of the Nord Anglia Education family and is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to support students in Doha, Qatar. The role focuses on social-emotional wellbeing, academic guidance, and university planning for a diverse student body.

The successful candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in counselling, minimum 3 years' experience in school counselling, and strong safeguarding knowledge in an international context.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Counselling, School Counselling, or Educational Psychology and membership of a recognised professional body.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a school counselling or student support role.
• Experience providing social-emotional counselling and university/academic guidance.
• Knowledge of university application processes for Qatar, UK, USA and other destinations.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection understanding in an international context.
• Excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to students across all phases.
• Identify students needing support and implement timely, culturally sensitive plans.
• Provide university counselling for DP/IBCP students on applications and destinations.
• Support MYP students in subject selection and academic pathway planning.
• Organise university visits, careers fairs and parent workshops.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families and communicate wellbeing and progress.
• Contribute to safeguarding records and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Student wellbeing support

University guidance

English language proficiency

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Counselling / School Counselling / Educational Psychology

Job description

Job Posting Date: 9 Jun 2026

Location:

QA

Job ID: 9719

School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Location: Etqan Global Academy (EGA), Doha, Qatar

Etqan Global Academy is looking to recruit a School Counsellor (Female) to join our team in Doha, Qatar.

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a values-driven IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate female School Counsellor to provide holistic counselling support across all phases of the school, combining social-emotional wellbeing support with academic and university guidance for our diverse and ambitious student community.

The Role

We seek an individual to join as School Counsellor where your focus will be:

• Providing individual and small-group counselling support to students across all phases — Early Years, Primary and Secondary — addressing social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Identifying students who may be experiencing difficulties and implementing timely, appropriate and culturally sensitive support plans
• Providing comprehensive university counselling to DP and IBCP students, including guidance on applications, personal statements, and destinations across Qatar, the UK, USA, and internationally
• Supporting MYP students in subject selection and academic pathway planning
• Organising and facilitating university visits, careers fairs, higher education events, and parent workshops
• Building strong, professional relationships with parents and families, communicating proactively about student wellbeing and academic progress
• Acting as a key member of the school's safeguarding team and maintaining accurate, confidential records of all counselling interventions
• Contributing to whole-school wellbeing initiatives, workshops, and awareness campaigns

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• A postgraduate qualification in Counselling, School Counselling, or Educational Psychology, and membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, ACA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a school counselling or student support role
• Experience providing both social-emotional counselling and university/academic guidance
• Knowledge of university application processes for Qatar, UK, USA, and other international destinations
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements in an international context
• Excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a warm, empathetic and culturally sensitive approach
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic language skills desirable
• Experience working in Qatar or the Middle East, and within an IB school (desirable)
• Female applicants only, in accordance with the cultural and community needs of EGA's student population

About Us

Etqan Global Academy is a values-driven IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP. We are committed to preparing future leaders who contribute positively to the prosperity of Qatar and the wider world, and have recently joined the Nord Anglia Education family, giving our students and staff access to a global network of schools and world‑class professional development.

We foster a respectful, structured learning environment that values character development, wellbeing, and high academic standards. Our staff work collaboratively to support students in becoming confident, independent learners.

Etqan Global Academy is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including Enhanced DBS or equivalent. We are committed to the highest possible safeguarding standards and expect every employee to share this commitment.