School Counsellor

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 46 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES was established in 1993 and has since grown steadily whilst maintaining its quality.

More about the company and its schools, our history and ethos can be found at www.engelska.se

IES Sigtuna is looking for a school counsellor from August 2024 - September 2025. The school counsellor must above all contribute to the school working to promote health and prevention, in order to create a good environment for the students. The goal of the counsellor's work is to work systematically, which can mean mapping areas in the school that can lead to ill health and hinder learning. This work can take place at different levels: individual, group and organisation. You will also be responsible for the school's equal treatment work and plan against abusive treatment as well as investigations of violations. To work in our school is to be part of a professional community and collaboration. Our interprofessional student health team (SCT) includes specialist teachers, study and career guides, school nurses, school psychologists and counsellors. IES has a central student health with a coordinator for the various professions in the overall student health who work for good and equal student health with a strong focus on health promotion and prevention efforts. We are looking for - Socionomutbildning or equivalent higher education - Documented knowledge and experience from supportive work with children and young people - Experience of collaboration with other functions such as ex. Social services, BUP and IFO - Independent with good ability to collaborate - We are looking for team players who are willing to do what is needed for the benefit of our students. Good spoken and written language in both English and Swedish. - Experience as a school counsellor is of course an advantage, but experience from work in the social services is also positively valued if we feel that you have the right personality to work with us. If it sounds interesting, write a personal letter, attach your CV and apply today via IES Careers. Welcome with your application!