school guidance counsellor - august 2025 - tirana, albania

School Guidance Counsellor

Location: Tirana, Albania
Region: Europe
Required: August 2025
Curriculum: IB/US
Salary: Approx 2000-2,500 EURO depending on experience
Contract: 2 years

School Overview:

This campus opened in 2015, the second of two schools in Albania fully authorised to offer the IB curriculum through from PYP to IBDP. In 2021 the school also began offering a US programme for Grade 6 to 12 students. With 1100 students and 65 international foreign staff on roll, this school campus with excellent teaching facilities promotes a family feel where the interests of its students always comes first. The school is proud of the fact that 93% of its student body go on to study at international universities.

Location Overview:

Living in Tirana offers a gateway to Europe and is a 2 hour flight from most locations in Europe and directly across the Adriatic from Italy. Albania offers a low cost living experience in a city which prides itself on having the best food scene in the Balkans, alongside great nature and history, Tirana itself is a dynamic city location, yet the mountains and glorious coastline are still easily accessible.

Role Overview:

The school requires both a Social / Emotional Counsellor, and a University and Careers Guidance Counsellor, to be based in the Secondary School working with pupils aged approximately 11 to 18. Applications are welcome for either specialism as the role could be separated out into two distinct positions, but equally one person could take on both roles combined (the school welcomes applications from candidates with a specialisation in one of these areas, also willing to learn the other discipline). On the Social / Emotional side you will significantly contribute to safeguarding and the mental health and wellbeing of the secondary school students. On the University and Careers side, you will play a key role in helping students to navigate the Higher Education admissions processes for top institutions around the world and provide personalised guidance on their future career aspirations.

Requirements:

• A suitable counselling qualification with a minimum of two years age relevant experience. You do not need to be a qualified teacher, but a degree in Psychology would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with students with EAL.
• Previous international school experience is welcomed.
• Flexible and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude.

Benefits:

• Salary of 2,000-2,500 EURO per month (Strong savings potential in a low cost location)
• Annual flights
• Housing allowance (400 Euro per month for singles and 600 for couples)
• Medical insurance (including dental)
• Settling in allowance (800 Euro)
• Free tuition for up to 2 dependent children

About us:

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What next:

If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a Teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!