{"id":6464,"date":"2025-11-25T08:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/school-counsellor-at-lusaka-international-community-school-2\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T00:15:04","slug":"school-counsellor-at-lusaka-international-community-school-2","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=6464","title":{"rendered":"School Counsellor at Lusaka International Community School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit institution that offers an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse and globally minded student community. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and supportive learning environment and uphold our vision to \u201cmaximise the potential of future world citizens.\u201d<br \/>\nLICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary school situated in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka. The school is a proud member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.<br \/>\nWe are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity and are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join the LICS community as a School Counsellor, effective 1st\u00a0August 2026.<br \/>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Requirements<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prior experience working as a counsellor in a school setting<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minimum three years of work experience in counselling with children\/adolescents<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children, young people, and schools<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.<br \/>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Qualities<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to work independently, manage own caseload, and use initiative<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to understand and empathise with social and cultural diversity<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maturity to exercise sound judgment<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Excellent communication skills, self-driven and motivated, good listener, empathetic, excellent organisational skills, and team player.<br \/>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Qualifications<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Counselling or Bachelor\u2019s Degree (unrelated field), but including a Post Graduate Diploma \/ Master\u2019s in Counselling<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Additional qualifications relevant to the role.<br \/>\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Key Responsibilities\/Accountabilities<br \/>\n4.1\u00a0Whole School Counselling<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offer confidential counselling to students and staff, addressing personal, social, emotional, and educational concerns<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Utilize solution-focused approaches to tackle barriers to academic, social, and emotional well-being<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ensure confidentiality except when Safeguarding policies require disclosure<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make appropriate referrals to external agencies with student consent and maintain communication with staff<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Actively participate in safeguarding efforts, reporting concerns to appropriate authorities<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stay updated on counselling and education developments to enhance service delivery<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to support students effectively<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Monitor attendance and provide interventions for at-risk students, coordinating with stakeholders<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Address mental health needs of students and assist families seeking resources<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Utilize data analysis to develop strategies for supporting emotional, social, and learning needs<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Liaise with relevant teams regarding student support and language needs<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lead PSHE initiatives and monitor their effectiveness<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Propose resource requirements annually<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provide regular reports on service usage and user concerns<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Conduct educational workshops for staff, students, and parents<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contribute to overall student well-being through bulletins and initiatives<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Review and evaluate counselling services for continuous improvement<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Develop workshops for emotional well-being<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Implement a self-assessment program for professional development<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Flexible in duties within the scope of the role.<br \/>\n4.2\u00a0Data Management and Protection<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adhere to legal provisions such as GDPR for confidentiality and data security<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provide termly reports according to LICS guidelines and conduct an annual review of the school service<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Utilize data to improve practice and effectiveness<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maintain secure case records and records of students accessing the service<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input data accurately and in a timely manner into the LICS School Management System and School MIS.<br \/>\n4.3\u00a0Support for School\/Place of Work<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Attend staff meetings<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contribute and participate in the holistic life of the school through the activities programme and participation in school events<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Travel and work may be required during term time, school breaks (rarely), and 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