The International School of Bergen is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled School Counsellor to join our vibrant IB School.

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The Successful Candidate Will Have

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Counselling, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social Work or a related field.

• Professional registration or eligibility for registration where applicable.

• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting.

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with students, families and staff.

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

• Excellent spoken and written English.

Desirable

• Previous experience within an IB World School.

• Knowledge of the IB Learner Profile and IB Approaches to Learning (ATL).

• Experience supporting internationally mobile or multilingual students.

• Experience working within multicultural communities.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative practices.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and approachable.

• Calm and solution-focused.

• Collaborative and reflective.

• Culturally responsive and internationally minded.

• An excellent listener with sound professional judgement.

• Passionate about student wellbeing and inclusion.

• Committed to continuous professional learning.

Safeguarding

The International School of Bergen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments must provide a police background check from your home country and any country you have resided in for 6+ months in the last 10 years. Police background checks must be no more than 3 months old and can be presented prior to appointment. All staff are expected to uphold the school's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.

If you are interested in applying then please send a letter of application and CV including contact details for 2 professional references to laura.mcguffie@isbergen.no with "School Counsellor" in the subject line.

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Our school is committed to developing internationally minded young people who embody the attributes of the IB Learner Profile. We believe that student wellbeing is fundamental to learning, and we are looking for a counsellor who shares our commitment to nurturing the academic, social, emotional and personal development of every learner.

Working collaboratively with students, families, teachers and school leaders, the successful candidate will play a central role in promoting wellbeing, inclusion, safeguarding and positive mental health across the school community.

About the Role

The School Counsellor will provide proactive and responsive counselling services to students across the school while supporting the implementation of a whole-school wellbeing programme consistent with the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate.

The role includes:

• Providing confidential individual and small-group counselling.

• Supporting students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.

• Delivering preventative wellbeing programmes and age-appropriate classroom guidance.

• Promoting resilience, self-management, positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.

• Working collaboratively with teachers to identify and support students requiring additional care.

• Advising school leadership on student wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral care.

• Liaising effectively with parents and guardians to support student success.

• Coordinating referrals to external professionals and Norwegian support services where appropriate.

• Supporting crisis response and student reintegration following significant life events.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential records in accordance with GDPR and Norwegian legislation.

• Contributing to safeguarding procedures and child protection practices.

• Supporting transitions between PYP and MYP where applicable), ensuring continuity of care.

• Promoting inclusion, diversity, intercultural understanding and student voice.

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Why Join Us?

Our school offers:

• A welcoming and diverse international community.

• Students representing many nationalities and cultures.

• A collaborative and supportive staff culture.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Competitive salary and pension.

• The opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most beautiful and family-friendly countries.