Teacher (IBDP- Psychology)

The role holder is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in IBDP Psychology for Year 1 and Year 2 students and for providing holistic counselling support to students across Grades 6 to 12, irrespective of curriculum. This includes academic guidance, social-emotional development, mental health support, and behavioural counselling in alignment with the school's mission and international best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional

. Deliver the IBDP Psychology curriculum with a focus on the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches to understanding human behaviour.

. Use inquiry-based, concept-driven instruction and embed TOK, ATL skills, and international-mindedness in classroom practice.

. Design differentiated lessons and assessments aligned with IB Psychology assessment criteria (Papers 1-3 and IA).

. Support students with their Internal Assessments (IA) and, where applicable, the Extended Essay in Psychology.

. Provide timely, meaningful feedback and record progress through platforms like ManageBac.

. Collaborate with the DP Coordinator and academic team to support curriculum planning and reflection.

. Participate in IB training and professional development to ensure alignment with IB standards and practices.

Counselling Role: Grades 6 to 12 (All Curricula)

• Provide individual and group counselling to address emotional, social, behavioural, and academic concerns.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate wellness programs, SEL sessions, and life skills workshops across Grades 6-12.
• Work closely with Coordinators, and teachers to identify students in need of additional support.
• Provide proactive career and academic counselling, including time management, study skills, and stress management strategies.
• Serve as a key liaison with parents, maintaining open communication and offering guidance when external interventions are needed.
• Maintain confidential records of student sessions and prepare reports as needed while following ethical and safeguarding protocols.
• Promote a culture of well-being, inclusion, and student agency within the school environment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Teaching and Learning

• Strong command of IB pedagogy and experience in fostering critical thinking, reflection, and academic honesty.
• Ability to engage students with varying learning styles and support academic differentiation.
• Consistent use of formative and summative assessments aligned to IB standards.

Counselling and Student Support

• High emotional intelligence and empathy when engaging with adolescents.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience addressing peer issues, exam anxiety, self-esteem, grief, behavioural difficulties, and more.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with staff across multiple programs (e.g., IB, CBSE, Cambridge) to ensure coherent support structures.
• Contribute to student review meetings, pastoral care frameworks, and parent information sessions.
• Effective documentation, case follow-up, and stakeholder communication.

Interaction

. Students (Grades 6-12)

. DP Coordinator & Subject Teachers

. Academic Coordinators (Middle & Senior School)

. School Leadership

. Parents/Guardians

. Inclusion & SEN Team

. External mental health professionals

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

. Bachelor's degree in psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.

. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent professional teaching qualification.

. Postgraduate qualification (master's degree) in Psychology, Counselling, or related field preferred.

. Certification or diploma in School Counselling, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, or related therapeutic approaches.

. IBDP Category 1 and/or 2 training in Psychology (or willingness to obtain within the first year).

. Proficiency in educational technologies, learning management systems, and blended/hybrid teaching platforms.

. Professional fluency in English - reading, writing, speaking.

. Demonstrated competence in digital pedagogy and ability to integrate technology meaningfully into counselling and classroom practice.

Experience

. 3-5 years of teaching experience in Psychology at the senior secondary level, preferably in the IB Diploma Programme or other international curricula.

. Proven experience providing school counselling services to students in Grades 6-12, addressing academic, emotional, behavioural, and social issues.

. Experience designing stimulating, inquiry-based lesson plans in Psychology to foster conceptual understanding and student engagement.

. Ability to guide students in:

. Developing critical thinking and analytical skills in the context of psychological theories and societal issues.

. Understanding and appreciating human diversity, cultural perspectives, and ethical implications in behaviour and social systems.

. Conducting research, analysing data, forming evidence-based conclusions, and understanding methodological limitations (especially relevant to IA in IB Psychology).

. Experience supervising Internal Assessments (IA) and/or Extended Essays in Psychology or related subjects.

. Understanding of the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL), and International Mindedness.

. Skilled in adapting teaching and counselling strategies to support differentiated learning, inclusive education, and student agency.

. Experience with cross-curricular collaboration and supporting pastoral care frameworks.

. Willingness to contribute to broader school life through participation in events, workshops, student mentoring, and interdisciplinary initiatives.