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.
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 preferred.
- 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 preferred.
- 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.
- Demonstrated competence in digital pedagogy and ability to integrate technology meaningfully into counselling and classroom practice.
Experience
- 2-5 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
