School Counsellor

The British School Manila; Taguig; On-site; PHP 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school located in Manila is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Counselling or a closely related field, with at least three years of experience, particularly in an international school. Responsibilities include promoting well-being and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a full-time contract and a vibrant location with a supportive community.

Benefits

Comprehensive international benefits

Relocation support

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' school counselling experience, preferably in an international school.
• Experience supporting young learners and their families (Nursery to Year 2).

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive counselling team to promote well-being and mental health.
• Engage in collaborative efforts within the student support services.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Commitment to well-being

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Counselling or related field (preferably Masters)

Job description

The British School Manila is seeking an outstanding School Counsellor to join our team starting August 2026.

School: The British School Manila (BSM)

Location: Bonifacio Global City, Manila, Philippines

Contract type: Full-time (Fixed-term)

Start date: August 2026

The successful candidate will join our established, supportive, innovative and proactive counselling team who keep up to date with current research and work as an integrated part of our school community to support well-being and mental health across the school.

Why work with us…

Vibrant Location: The Philippines and Manila offer a great lifestyle and standard of living (Life at BSM and Beyond).

Competitive international package: Comprehensive international benefits, including relocation support.

Professional Growth: A dynamic learning culture where you’ll be supported, challenged and encouraged to innovate.

Community Spirit: A welcoming School with a strong sense of family from the moment you arrive.

Commitment to Retention: Our staff stay because they thrive. BSM’s high average tenure reflects the strength of our community.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will hold the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree (preferably Masters) in Counselling or closely related field.
• A minimum of three years’ school counselling experience, preferably in an international school setting.
• Experience supporting the youngest learners in school, their class teachers and their families (Nursery to Year 2).

In addition to exceptional school counselling skills, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following professional attributes:

• Demonstrate our Core Values of Respect, Integrity and Kindness.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Invest in personal and professional development and that of others.
• Commitment to supporting the well-being of all students.
• Active collaboration with the counselling team and our multidisciplinary student support services team.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external mental health and well-being specialists.
• Professional alignment with our whole school goals, including those set out in our DEIB commitment statement.
• Contribute to our whole school well-being development plan.

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school, including engaging with school events and parent workshops.

How to register your interest

Please apply via Schrole Connect, submitting:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter (maximum 500 words) outlining:

1. Your school counselling experience and notable achievements

2. Your interest in BSM

• Relevant details about your dependents (e.g., spouse/partner and children). If your spouse/partner has an academic or teaching background, kindly indicate this, as they may be considered for future opportunities within our school.

Safeguarding

The British School Manila is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with best practice internationally, all appointments will undergo rigorous screening. This will include identity verification, comprehensive reference checks and criminal record checks from all countries of residence covering the candidate’s entire employment history.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from inspiring Senior School educators ready to make a difference with us in the future.