Social Emotional Counsellor Dulwich College Seoul Seoul 2025-11-07

Seoul | Dulwich College Seoul | Teaching Social Emotional Counsellor Dulwich College Seoul is a flourishing, high-performing school offering teachers a fantastic opportunity to work in a purpose-built and well-resourced school in the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. In partnership with Dulwich College in London and its sister schools in China and Singapore, Dulwich College Seoul upholds the traditions and outstanding educational standards which have become the hallmark of the Dulwich name. The College currently caters to over 720 students from 46 different nationalities. We offer an internationally adapted British National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 9, the IGCSE programme in Years 10/11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12/13. The College welcomes applications from great teachers, no matter their curriculum experience. Job Summary The role of School Counsellor plays a key part in shaping a supportive and inclusive school culture through the strategic development and implementation of effective systems that promote social-emotional wellbeing alongside academic and enrichment programmes. Working closely with school leadership, faculty, parents, and external partners, the Counsellor ensures the delivery of evidence-based, tiered support and intervention strategies that foster positive student outcomes and smooth transitions across year levels. The successful candidate will provide individual and group counselling, oversee the development and delivery of social-emotional learning programmes, and ensure compliance with safeguarding and accrediting standards. They will actively contribute to professional learning for staff, facilitate parent workshops, and engage with local and international counselling networks. Beyond the counselling role, this position involves active participation in the wider life of the College, including enrichment activities, community engagement, and supporting whole-school initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing, learning, and development of students within a vibrant international school community. Requirements The successful candidate must have: A licensed or registered school/educational counsellor or psychologist or counsellor with experience in a school setting A minimum of two years’ experience working with students and families with a deep, working knowledge of the importance of culturally responsive practice Experience in the development, implementation and support of tiered systems and processes to include relevant assessment practices, documentation and data tracking and analysis Relevant and responsive knowledge of current practice to support leadership in response to student protection issues and crisis and risk management Experience working with outside agencies and community members to support programming in additional support areas as needed Alignment with our core values of excellence, kindness, sustainability, diversity and community A hard-working, positive, flexible and solution-focused attitude to working life A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well‐being of children Strong written and verbal communication skills A mindset of continuous Professional Learning and improvement. International School experience is desirable. Relevant experience in administration, interpretation, and reporting on psychoeducational assessments is desirable. How To Apply Successful candidates will be working in an environment with small class sizes and motivated students, having access to excellent resources, facilities and colleagues. Teachers receive an attractive salary (at generous tax rates) and a fully competitive overseas benefits package for expatriate teachers, including flight allowance, accommodation, living allowance, freight allowance, comprehensive health coverage and tuition for up to two children at the school. For further details about Dulwich College Seoul, visit the school’s website at Interviews will take place online or in Korea. The College reserves the right to finalise appointments before the application deadline. Dulwich College Seoul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Korean law. Dulwich College Seoul is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. Dulwich College Seoul will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. Dulwich College Seoul strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the Dulwich College Seoul mission and its community. Professional learning and collaboration are always just a conversation away A supportive, welcoming community that values every voice A culture where curiosity and a love of learning thrive every day The chance to make a meaningful impact on your students and on the planet Access to world-class facilities designed to help you do your best work #J-18808-Ljbffr