School Counselor

About us

King’s College UK, Gurugram is a leading international school that combines a legacy of 140 years of educational excellence with a cutting-edge, holistic approach to learning. Situated amidst the serene Aravalli Hills, our campus offers an inspiring environment where students between 3 to 18 years embark on a transformative learning journey. We are committed to fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility in our student.

Role Overview:

We are seeking passionate and qualified School Counsellor to join our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The counsellor plays a key role in fostering students’ social, emotional, and personal development, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. The role is closely connected to the PSPE framework in the PYP and to whole-school well-being practices.

Key Responsibilities

Student Well-being and Emotional Support

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students’ emotional, social and behavioural development. for academic, social & emotional concerns.
• Promote mental health awareness, resilience & well-being across the school community.
• Identify and support students needing requiring additional support and coordinate intervention strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical counselling standards.

Academic Guidance

• Support students in goal setting, study skills and time management.
• Assist with subject selection aligned to students’ strength and IB Pathways.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor students’ progress and engagement.

PSPE & Well-being Education

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of PSPE (Personal, Social and Physical Education) in the PYP, with a focus on:

o Relationships and social skills

o Emotional awareness and regulation

o Identity and personal development

• Support the development and implementation of well-being programmes across PYP and MYP.
• Facilitate grade appropriate workshops and sessions on topics such as friendships, resilience, self-management, and digital well-being.

IB Programme Alignment

• Embed IB Learner’s profile attributes (e.g. communicator, thinker, principled) in counselling practices
• Support transition across IB programmes (PYP MYP) Support a holistic
• Contribute to the school’s holistic education approach.
• Support a holistic, inquiry-based approach to student development.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and internationally minded school culture.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with teachers to support student well-being within the classroom.
• Provide guidance and strategies to staff to address social-emotional needs effectively.
• Engage with parents/guardians to support students’ development and well-being.
• Contribute actively to team meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Foster curiosity, collaboration, and creativity among young learners.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators and leadership to identify & support students learning towards ensuring a holistic learning experience.
• Engage with parents/guardians regarding students’ development and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Actively participate in planning meetings, training, and school events.

Safeguarding and compliance

• Actively support child protection and safeguarding policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of counselling sessions.
• Ensure compliance with school and IB standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counselling or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Certificate/license in school counselling (Preferred)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in an IB or international school environment (Advantage)
• Strong knowledge of IB framework & philosophy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Proficient in Educational Technology.

Interested applicants should share their updated CV and cover letter at: hr.department@kingscollege-uk-ncr.com