Primary School Counsellor

Garden International School - Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an innovative and experienced School Counsellor to join their team. The successful candidate will work therapeutically with primary and secondary students, providing crisis intervention and maintaining case records. They will engage with children, parents, and staff while collaborating with school counselors to foster a supportive learning environment. This role emphasizes a warm personality and a commitment to professional development. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing Professional Development

Weekly Professional Learning and Wellbeing time

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with emotional, social and behavioral difficulties.
• Ability to engage and motivate children, parents, and staff.
• Experience with therapeutic approaches such as play or art.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a team of school counselors.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain case records.
• Participate in monthly clinical supervision sessions.

Skills

Confidence in one-to-one and group settings

Crisis intervention skills

Reflective and flexible practice

Interpersonal skills

ICT proficiency

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join and work collaboratively with our successful team of school counselors at Garden International School. We are looking for an innovative, dynamic and experienced School Counsellor with the ability to work therapeutically with children in primary and secondary, with a growth mindset and high expectations.

GIS is a well-resourced and successful international school with great facilities and a reputation for academic excellence; we place the success of each and every student at the center of our mission. GIS is a family, and with our fantastic students, dedicated and motivated team of excellent teachers and support staff, it truly is a wonderful place to learn and teach.

The school is focused on creating the best environments for our learners to grow and develop academically, emotionally, physically and socially. With a positive and progressive outlook, based on the latest research, we seek to constantly improve the provision for learning. With over 75 hours dedicated to teacher CPD every year, as well as a keen focus on staff and student well‑being, we are constantly striving for excellence, both as practitioners and for our learners. As an ‘Apple Distinguished’ school, GIS uses the latest technology to enhance learning and provide a 1:1 device programme and use Google Apps for Education as our main learning platform.

Successful candidate must:

• Have a proven track record of outstanding practice working with a wide variety of emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
• Have confidence in working one‑to‑one, with families and small groups
• Be able to provide crisis intervention
• Be able to utilise verbal and non‑verbal therapeutic approaches such as play or art
• Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively and take risks
• Have an ability to use ICT to support and enhance the counselling process
• Be able to keep secure and suitable case records on each counselling session
• Be able to engage with monthly clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor
• Have the interpersonal skills needed to work successfully within teams
• Have a warm and relatable personality and be able to engage and motivate children, parents and staff

We will provide:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment with ongoing Professional Development and weekly Professional Learning and Wellbeing time

The closing date for applications is 9th January 2026. We encourage early applications as we may appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Long‑listed candidates will be invited for interview face‑to‑face in Kuala Lumpur or over Zoom.

Please review the ‘GIS Information for Applicants 2026‑27’ booklet found in the Applicant Info Pack prior to applying for this role.

Garden International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check (ICPC or equivalent).