Counsellor Secondary School; Maternity leave cover

Counsellor Secondary School (Maternity leave cover)

U WC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future

We offer a challenging and engaging education for students from all age groups, equipping them with the attitudes, skills and knowledge to live a meaningful and flourishing life. The UWC Maastricht educational experience is about knowing and acting. We nurture an understanding of the world and its major challenges, and help students discover how they can serve others and make a positive contribution to society and the planet.

We currently serve over 900 students from more than 100 countries, 200 of whom live in our residential community on campus.

Due to the temporary nature of this vacancy we can only employ local staff with a work permit or EU passport.

Commitment

• Pursuing the UWC mission requires a commitment from our staff members to the following values:
  International and cultural understanding, celebration of difference, personal responsibility and integrity, mutual responsibility and respect, compassion and service, respect for the environment, a sense of idealism, personal challenge, action and personal example.
• It should be noted that the school is a dynamic and high energy environment: the satisfaction from working at UWC Maastricht is high – but so are the demands on time and engagement.

The Counsellor provides students with the skills in the personal, social, emotional, and academic domains to foster optimal adjustment and development throughout school and prepare for readiness to transition into life after school. This position participates in a team of counsellors and collaborates alongside other specialists. Aspects of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contributing to the implementation of a Universal School-Based Prevention Programme (Universal Prevention) for students, Directors, Heads of Department and Heads of Year (pastoral staff), tutors/classroom teachers, residence mentors and outside agencies: monitor that the programme is evidence-based and effectively targets the development of appropriate social, emotional and academic readiness skills.
• Support tutors and teachers in their delivery of care to students (e.g., identify helpful resources, provide training opportunities, support with monitoring and tracking).
• Being integrated and visible within the wider school community (i.e., participating in activities such as day trips/camps, attending staff meetings, being present at parents’ evenings and other social functions).
• Participating in, coordinating, and conducting activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counselling program (e.g., advertising the services; evaluation and planning).

• Designing, implementing and delivering targeted services (Targeted Prevention).
• Observations and communication with teachers to identify specific needs of students.
• Implement evidence-based programmes for targeted small group.
• Early intervention, preventative counselling meetings to support students whose difficulties have the potential to elevate.
• Consulting with teachers, parents/guardians, and other staff regarding the needs of the students.

• Contribute to Professional Development sessions as requested by the Deputy Director of Student Wellbeing.

• Referral to school-based counselling services.
• Early detection of signs of Childhood Abuse and Neglect, and Safeguarding Procedures.
• Techniques for socio-emotional support within the classroom.
• Behavioral classroom management techniques.
• Training for tutors/residence mentors as requested by the leadership team.

• Provide individual counselling in accordance with laws and regulations in the Netherlands and international best practice (e.g., ASCA guidelines) such as crisis intervention and counselling of students with identified socio-emotional needs as needed.
• Assume an advocate role for each student’s socio-emotional wellbeing at UWCM by being responsible for…