Al Khor International School Announces Job Vacancies For Qataris And Non-Qataris, With Very Special Salaries تعلن مدرسة الخور الدولية عن وظائف شاغرة للقطريين وغير القطريين برواتب مميزة جداً

• AKIS proudly serves QatarEnergy LNG by providing a world-class education, which inspires us to find our passions and reach our potential. We are encouraged to develop knowledge, understanding and wisdom, while celebrating our shared humanity and forging friendships across cultures. Learning leads the way to building a better, more peaceful world.
• Pillars
• Positive and well-being
• Engaging learning
• Outstanding achievement
• Caring community
• Personal growth
• Global citizenship

• We conduct ourselves with integrity and uphold the following values:
• Honesty
• Kindness
• Compassion
• Respect
• Responsibility

Strategic Choices

• Academic and operational excellence
• Stakeholder engagement and partnerships
• Cultural diversity
• Professional integrity and collective responsibility

Accreditations

• As part of our vision to become one of the leading international schools in the Middle East and mission to provide a world class education for our students 
• we currently have the following accreditation, from leading educational associations:
• Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOE)
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS) - Accredited Member
• British Schools in the Middle East
• British Schools Overseas
• Council of International Schools
• International English Testing System (IELTS) Testing Centre

• Relevant degree
• Library experience, preferably in an educational setting
• Knowledge of online cataloguing systems e.g. Oliver
• Commitment to student well-being and learning
• Good communication and people skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to speak Arabic would be an advantage

• Organise and manage the library to create an engaging and stimulating learning environment and promote a love of reading
• Liaise with teachers to plan library lessons, and ensure collections and library displays align with curriculum themes
• Review resources to ensure content is age and culturally appropriate, as per school and Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) guidelines
• Administer the loan and return of books and resources in line with school policy
• Create, update and manage information resources 
• Classify and catalogue new library resources online, using Oliver software
• Shelve books using the Dewey system to ensure collections are well-organised
• Hold information literacy sessions with students

• Our excellent compensation package includes:  
• A competitive tax-free salary
• High-quality professional learning and development
• End of service benefits

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology (or similar field) and a master’s degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy, preferably related to children
• Minimum 2 years’ post qualification experience
• BACP/ UKCP registration (or similar)
• Further therapeutic training or qualifications in working with children and young people preferred. Qualifications in CBT, play therapy, drama therapy, art therapy would be an advantage.
• An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational needs of children and young people.
• High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect and analyse data and produce high-quality reports
• Ability to work professionally and independently as well as collaboratively

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Promote the school’s vision, mission and values
• Manage a caseload of students who require confidential one to one counselling or therapeutic group work for a range of social and emotional needs
• Provide support, guidance and advice to parents and carers
• Maintain appropriate and confidential records
• Work collaboratively with the Designated Safeguarding Leads across the school to evaluate the needs of identified students and determine appropriate levels of support
• Work collaboratively with the pastoral team to respond in a timely and effective manner to student needs across the school
• Continually review and evaluate the counselling service
• Actively engage in professional development opportunities to support the role