SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens opened its doors in 2013 and is part of ISP’s dynamic network of schools across the globe. We offer a premium education choice located in an upcoming suburban township in Johor for Early Years, Primary and Secondary-aged students.  Our 19-acre state-of-the-art green campus offers space and a wide range of facilities for children to explore their full potential.  Our purpose-built campus and spacious grounds, complete with modern and well-equipped facilities provide a welcoming, inclusive and exciting work environment.  With a strong emphasis on constant improvement and active participation in such activities, our students are provided with numerous opportunities to gain meaningful experiences.  We celebrate being Asian and love the fact that we combine international thinking to create a diverse and exciting campus.

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens is comprised of Tenby International School Setia Eco Gardens which offers a British education up to the IGCSE level, and Sekolah Tenby Setia Eco Gardens which offers the Malaysian National Curriculum at the Secondary level. The school caters to students aged 3 to 17 years from around the world. The school is focused on the holistic development of the students that attend to become global citizens that have the skills and confidence to compete globally.

Our campus is designed to support a diverse range of co-curricular activities including the arts, sports and other intellectually stimulating activities.   Whilst our schools are recognised for excellent academic achievements, we understand that effective learning is more than just academic achievement. We hold firmly to nurturing the whole person and meeting our students’ physical, mental and emotional needs to develop valuable life skills for success.   

We love learning and we are continually getting better. We value being self-reflective, so we can self-improve together to create amazing learning experiences.

ISP in Malaysia

ISP operates Asia Pacific Schools, Straits International Schools and Tenby Schools where we are strategically located covering the Klang Valley, Perak, Penang and Johor within Malaysia. Our experience in educational excellence helps us provide amazing learning experiences for students as young as 3 years up to 18 years old.  The nine (9) ISP schools in Malaysia follow the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-levels, starting at the kindergarten level, while five (5) of the schools also offer the Malaysian National Curriculum.  While the national and international schools and classrooms are separated, facilities and non-curricular activities are shared between the schools.  With over 8,000 students, we have a 60-year history in the country providing education to students and have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

What unites all ISP schools is a common purpose of enabling moments of Amazing Learning, where a student goes beyond the level they thought possible and amaze themselves with the progress they make. We believe that by providing our students opportunities to learn through a good struggle, they will develop the perseverance and resilience necessary to independently overcome any challenges that lie in their way.

Our approach to learning: We put learners and learning first

With 85% of the jobs that will be available in 2030 having not even been invented yet, we put learning at the heart of everything we do to create rounded open-minded, curious, confident individuals who can forge successful pathways and lives, in a rapidly changing world.

At ISP, everyone is a learner. So as one of our members of the school, you are also a learner. Your ability to embrace and model a growth and development mindset, demonstrating a desire to learn and build on your capabilities, as well as fostering the learning and growth of your team, will be fundamental to your school’s success

How we work counts:

Our Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. We currently offer CPD-accredited professional learning courses to Senior & Middle Leaders.

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join our dynamic teaching team to provide quality counselling services for our students.

Key Responsibilities

Counselling service:

• Provide individual and group counselling services in a professional and ethical manner which stimulates the emotional health and well-being of students.
• Conduct guidance curriculum that stimulates the emotional health and well-being of students.
• Communicate and liaise with school staff, in the best interests of the young person, whilst within the limits of client confidentiality.
• Share relevant knowledge to staff which contributes to supporting students with mental health or personal issues, where necessary.
• Engage of the young person’s family, teachers and staff when appropriate and beneficial.
• Provide support for students and family of students experiencing crisis whenever necessary.
• Keep and update confidential records.
• Prepare and disseminate counselling and guidance information to all students via any suitable media.
• Liaise with staff in making referrals to and from other agencies.
• Take part in reflective practice sessions and/or supervision sessions. 

Others     

• Work closely with the school safeguarding team as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide safeguarding training and yearly refresher safeguarding training to all staff and external contractors.
• Promote the school safeguarding policy and procedures with staff, parents, and students.
• Co-manage Early Help Panel meeting.
• Conduct and produce reports for psychometric tests for National school student as required by MOE.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Registered as practicing counsellor (KB, PA) with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia
• Possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Guidance and Counselling or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience, preferably with experience in school setting
• Enjoy working with children, teenagers, and family
• A systemic approach or humanistic approach is preferably
• High self-awareness, mature and stable person
• Patient, responsible, and passionate in supporting students in needs
• Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills
• A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the school

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits
• Personal Accident insurance coverage
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Fee reduction for children of employees

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.  

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.  

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.  

• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion. 

• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.  

• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.  

• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.  

• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.  

• Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.  

• Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation. 

• Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication. 

• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.  

• Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.  

• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.  

• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively. 

ISP Commitment to Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.