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Whole School Counsellor

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British International School, HCMC

At the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), we believe in a holistic education that fosters a love of learning, which balances academic success with character development and wellbeing. We are a Nord Anglia Education School and the largest international school in Vietnam, educating over 2,400 students from more than 55 countries. In our most recent BSO Inspection, in November 2022, the school was rated Outstanding in all Categories by the British Government. Our students achieve some of the best examination results in the world and go on to attend the top universities globally.

Our three campuses, located in the heart of Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, cater to students from 2 to 18 years of age. Split by age group, each purpose-built campus is home to state-of-the-art facilities, packed with interactive technology, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Whole School Counsellor

The school is currently looking to recruit a:

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers. A minimum of two years teaching in a Secondary school setting is required. A real passion in working with motivated and high achieving children is essential.

About The ASC Team

The Advice Support and Counselling (ASC) Team are a key component of our Welfare and Guidance (WAG) team and are responsible for the promotion of wellbeing across our school community. The Whole School Counsellor is a key member of the team promoting and helping embed the principles of Positive Education equipping students with the skills and knowledge to be responsible for their own wellbeing and that of others. Whilst the counsellor primarily has a therapeutic role, there is an educational facet which includes providing students, teachers and parents with information that will enable them to develop preventative knowledge and responsive strategies to help students fully access their educational programs and wider school life. Additionally, the counsellor will work closely with Pastoral Leaders to help share relevant information to the teaching team to ensure awareness of key issues and educational needs relating to welfare and wellbeing.

Please refer to the BIS HCMC Teaching Post Brife 2023-24 Final.pdf for further information.

Why Choose BIS HCMC

Our teachers are at the heart of all that we do, and you'll relish working in our diverse school community, where everyone acts with respect, care, and integrity. On each of our three purpose-built campuses, world-class facilities will bring your teaching to life, inspiring every student to fall in love with learning. Additionally, we are proud Institutional Members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This recognises our commitment to evidence-informed teaching and learning, and CPL. Membership ensures our pedagogical approaches remain up to date and reinforces the value we place on a strong professional learning community.

BIS HCMC offers a bespoke blend of British and International curricula, whilst balancing academic success and holistic development, therefore, unlocking a whole world of possibilities for our students. Our primary students follow the English National Curriculum blended with the thematic and interactive International Primary Curriculum and achieve outstanding outcomes. In Secondary our students continue with the English National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 in preparation for their IGCSEs and later, the rigorous IBDP. Our 2023 cohort of 107 IBDP graduates achieved an average score of 36.7 points, significantly higher than the global average of 30.2 points with 37.4 % of our students achieving 40 points or more and 3 students achieving a perfect score of 45. At IGCSE our students are equally successful. Our 2023 cohort of 130 students achieved 70.2% of grades at A*/A with 98.5% of our students achieving A* - C in 5 or more subjects and 25 students achieving A*/A grades across all their subjects.

Beyond academics, we have an exceptional enrichment programme with over 100 Co-Curricular activities and expeditions both in Vietnam and globally that help our students overcome challenges, build confidence, create unforgettable memories and create change to the communities around them.

Further information about BIS HCMC can be obtained from our website at www.bisvietnam.com

Nord Anglia Education

When you join BIS HCMC, you'll become part of the Nord Anglia global community of more than 15,000 people working together to support our students success. As part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) we offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice and you'll have access to outstanding continuous professional learning including our award-winning Nord Anglia University platform, with hundreds of courses at your fingertips. At a Nord Anglia school, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. In addition, we offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master's in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King's College London.

Selection Process

The closing date for applications is TUESDAY 30TH APRIL2024 although we encourage early applications and reserve the right to pursue good applications as soon as we are ready.

Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal operated by Success Factors. You will need to upload a letter of application and an up-to-date CV, which must include a recent professional photograph and the contact details of three educational referees, one of whom must be your current employer.

Interviews: will be conducted online.

Start Date: We offer a professional working environment and an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The initial contract is for 2 years with a start date of August 2024.

Safer recruitment: At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Please refer to the Job Description via this link BIS HCMC Whole School Counsellor Job Description 2024.pdf

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Function:Education

Job Type:Permanent Job

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Date Posted: 10/06/2024

Job ID: 81322153

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