Whole School Counsellor (m/f/d) - Focus Nursery, Early Years and Lower Primary School

Unternehmen : Leipzig International School Ggmbh

Arbeitsbeschreibung - Whole School Counsellor (m/f/d) - Focus Nursery, Early Years and Lower Primary School

Job Start: As soon as possible, but no later than 1 August 2025
Location: Könneritzstraße 47 & Karl-Heine-Str. 95, 04229 Leipzig, Germany
Contract: full-time contract (40 hours per week), initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

Providing individual and group support to meet the developmental, social, and emotional needs of our youngest learners (Nursery, Early Years and lower Primary School) by guiding, encouraging, and supporting them in an age-appropriate way
Supporting children in developing foundational social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, emotional expression, empathy, cooperation, and early conflict-resolution strategies
Delivering classroom-based activities for Early Years and lower Primary School classes that promote emotional literacy, positive relationships, and resilience
Strengthening each child’s unique abilities and personality by fostering curiosity, confidence, and positive self-image
Helping children to explore their interests and develop their emerging skills in alignment with the values and expectations of Leipzig International School
Supporting children as they transition into new settings and routines, with tailored interventions designed to help them feel safe, understood, and capable
Developing and managing Individualised Educational Plans for Early Years children / lower Primary School students
Collaborating closely with the educational staff to ensure a consistent and supportive approach
Monitoring and documenting children’s social-emotional development to identify emerging needs or patterns
Providing specific professional development opportunities for educational staff
Planning and offering workshops or informal sessions for parents and caregivers on topics such as early childhood development, behaviour guidance, and emotional wellbeing

A degree in Counselling / Social Education / Social Pedagogy or a relevant equivalent
Experience in counselling children would be desirable
Experience of working in a diverse school community would be desirable
Highly proficient English (and some level of German would be useful)
An enthusiastic, caring and inspiring professional
Committed to promoting the wellbeing of our children / students
Positive, encouraging and able to relate to this age group
Willing to support and implement existing programmes and practices
Keen to continue to develop good practice which is suited to our needs and setting
Flexible, open to change, and solution-oriented
A team player, who is willing to work alongside and support colleagues
Patient, kind and prepared to accept that you may not be right
Well-organised, ethical and rich in empathy

A cooperative international team who is child and learner-centred
Ongoing internal and external professional development
A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practices
An exciting and flexible model of working that effectively supports the needs of the children / students
Company benefits such as JobRad Leasing, company pension scheme, moving allowance, financial assistance to attend a language course etc.
The chance to engage in the life of the International School in the beautiful city of Leipzig; a historic, green, vibrant university city that is safe, well-connected, and in the cultural heart of Europe

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