Capital School Bahrain – British Curriculum International School

Capital School Bahrain is seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate, and student-centred Secondary School Counsellor to join our growing pastoral team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development of students across the secondary phase.

The school counsellor will work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and external agencies to provide a high-quality counselling and wellbeing service that supports students in overcoming emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where students are able to thrive both academically and personally.

The role requires a professional who is approachable, empathetic, proactive, and committed to safeguarding and student welfare, with the ability to build trusting relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing confidential one-to-one counselling support for students experiencing emotional, social, behavioural, or mental health difficulties
• Supporting students with anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, friendship issues, emotional regulation, and personal challenges
• Delivering targeted interventions and wellbeing support programmes for individuals and small groups
• Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing throughout the secondary school community
• Working closely with pastoral leaders, teachers, and senior leadership to identify and support students requiring additional care
• Maintaining accurate, confidential, and professional records in accordance with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
• Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with school policies and international best practice
• Providing guidance and support to parents and carers where appropriate
• Contributing to behaviour support plans and student wellbeing strategies
• Delivering workshops, assemblies, and awareness sessions related to mental health, resilience, online safety, wellbeing, and personal development
• Supporting staff through professional guidance and wellbeing initiatives when appropriate
• Assisting students in developing resilience, confidence, coping mechanisms, and positive decision-making skills
• Contributing to the wider pastoral and wellbeing provision across the school
• Supporting the school’s commitment to inclusive education and student welfare

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised qualification in counselling, psychology, mental health, social work, or a related field
• Relevant counselling certification or professional accreditation (desirable)
• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting, preferably with secondary-aged students
• Strong understanding of adolescent mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to establish positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• A professional, compassionate, and solution-focused approach
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a wider pastoral team
• Experience delivering wellbeing programmes, workshops, or interventions (desirable)
• A commitment to supporting student wellbeing, inclusion, and personal growth

Professional expectations:

• Promote and uphold the values, ethos, and mission of Capital School Bahrain
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and high ethical standards at all times
• Demonstrate excellent attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, safeguarding updates, and professional development opportunities
• Support a culture of respect, inclusion, and wellbeing across the school

We offer:

• A supportive and professional international working environment
• A collaborative and caring school culture
• Strong pastoral leadership and supportive colleagues
• Competitive international salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and personal development

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Safeguarding statement

Capital School Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment procedures, including the provision of satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and employment history, and an enhanced police or criminal background check from the applicant’s country of residence and/or previous countries of employment. Successful applicants will be required to comply with the school’s safeguarding policies and child protection procedures.