School Counselor – Starting August 2026

About the role

Kuwait English School (KES), a British international school in Kuwait City offering the National Curriculum for England, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programmes, is hiring a School Counselor starting August 2026. The counselor supports students' academic, personal, social and emotional development and works with school leaders, teachers, parents and external agencies to promote student wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students' academic, social, emotional and career development
• Deliver the school's guidance and wellbeing programme
• Support students through crisis intervention and safeguarding procedures where appropriate
• Help with student scheduling, transitions, referrals and support plans
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and monitor student wellbeing
• Take part in parent meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and professional development
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work or a related field
• Master's degree in School Counseling preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant counseling experience preferred
• School counseling or teaching license preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary based on the KES Qualified Teacher Salary Scale, qualifications, certification and experience
• Annual return airfare or cash-in-lieu for eligible overseas staff
• Furnished school accommodation or monthly housing allowance, subject to eligibility
• National and school holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 50% tuition discount for eligible dependent children
• Professional development provided
• Settling-in allowance of KD 200 for the first contract year
• End-of-service gratuity under Kuwait Labour Law
• Two-year contract