School Counselor

Company DescriptionRoyal School in Transylvania, located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is an international school offering the English national curriculum. Established in 2015 and accredited by both ARACIP and Cambridge since 2017, the school is a proud member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). Its mission is to deliver a comprehensive learning experience that balances academic achievements with social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The institution emphasizes child-centered learning, environmental respect, and community engagement, preparing students for responsible democratic citizenship. At Royal School, education is seen as the answer to all challenges.Role DescriptionJoin our team to make a difference in the lives of our students helping them with social-emotionaldevelopment and providing vital academic support. The key responsibilities are:● Adhering to ethical principles of the school counselor profession● Be part of the Special Educational Needs Department (SEN) under the guidance of the SENcoordinator● Provide individual or group counseling to help students navigate personal, academic, parentalchallenges and social pressure● Support students develop coping strategies, self-awareness, decision making skills, and resilience● Create trustful connections with the students● Collaborate with school staff and families to create a supportive environment for student success● Promote positive peer relationships, conflict resolution and respect for diversity● Work alongside the Head of School and SENCO to support form tutors, teachers, Key Stagecoordinators, and the Senior Leading Team of the school in their world with students● Develop and implement classroom lessons on topics connected to physical, social, and healtheducation (decision-making, study skills, and social skills and more)● Foster an inclusive and supportive school environment● Promote wellbeing and mental health across the school● Keep accurate and secure data and records of counseling sessions, and other records ofimportance● Participate in ongoing professional development by attending training sessions within the schooland outside of school to constantly be in touch with last minute developments within the profession● Be the form tutor of a designated class group and guide them within the school● Be visible during breaks and lunch periods● Develop and support individual plans in order to support behaviour management as needed● Work in conjunction with school policies● Inform and work along with the Safeguarding team as neededRequirements:● Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field● Be a motivated, patient, tolerant, sensitive and compassionate individual● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills● Be committed and dedicated to the wellbeing of our students● Show professionalism while promoting the interests of our students and carrying out theresponsibilities outlined above● Excellent level of English and Romanian language skills● Be knowledgeable of counselling methods, techniques and approaches