1111 Pastoral Care Officer/Woodlands MRT

MAXHUNT RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Si Ling Primary School seeks an experienced after-school counsellor to supervise the drop-in centre, provide counselling and mentoring to students with high support needs, and support their behavioural, emotional and learning development. You will track progress and report to school leaders.

Requirements include MOE registration by the ITQ closing date, at least two years with at-risk youths, and prior primary school experience. Degree preferred; mediation or AMIS credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• MOE registration by ITQ closing date.
• At least two years working directly with at-risk children or youths.
• Primary school experience supporting student development.
• Degree preferred; mediator status or AMIS instructor certification optional.
• Experience running conflict resolution workshops and maintaining progress records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the after-school drop-in centre and provide counselling, mentoring and guidance to students with high support needs.
• Track attendance and progress; share observations with the core team and form teachers.
• Plan, deliver and review mentoring sessions with group activities to build communication and resilience.
• Run Homework Support Club and facilitate individual or small-group activities as needed.
• Conduct weekly conflict resolution clinics and train peer mediators.
• Lead staff workshops to support students and arrange alternative delivery if in-person activities are suspended.

Skills

Counselling

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree

MOE registration preferred

Job description

Name of Authority: Si Ling Primary School

Contract Period: 15 February to 18 November 2027.

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Monday to Thursday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Estimated deployment is 786 hours, normally up to 24 hours per week.
• Deployment varies with public and school holidays, examinations and school activities. Friday work may be requested and is paid hourly.

Requirements:

• MOE registration by the ITQ closing date.
• At least two years working directly with at-risk children or youths and building trust with students who need additional support.
• At least two years in a primary school role supporting student development. Experience must include targeted interventions, mentoring or developmental programmes for behavioural, emotional or learning needs, and engagement through activities such as music, art and physical education.
• A recognised degree is preferred. Applicants with relevant skills and experience may also be considered. Preferred credentials include accredited mediator status, AMIS instructor certification, and certification in Early Childhood Education, Child or Adolescent Development or equivalent.
• Preferred experience includes running conflict resolution workshops, with at least one reference or documented example covering scope, content and outcomes, and keeping accurate student progress records.
• The school values communication with pupils, educators and parents, sensitivity to students' circumstances, and collaboration with Year Heads, teachers and counsellors.

Job Scopes:

1. Supervise the after-school drop-in centre. Provide counselling, mentoring and guidance to students with high support needs, and assist with preliminary fact-finding and follow-up on discipline matters.
2. Track attendance, challenges and achievements. Share observations with the core team and form teachers, give termly updates during Connect Time and report to school leaders each semester.
3. Work with Year Heads to plan, deliver and review FLY/L.O.L. group mentoring. Use experiential activities to develop communication, self-worth, mindfulness, resilience and compassion.
4. Run Homework Support Club activities, helping pupils organise homework, monitor progress and build study habits. Facilitate individual or small-group activities when homework is progressing well.
5. Run a weekly conflict resolution clinic when needed and train selected pupils as peer mediators.
6. Conduct staff workshops on supporting students with high needs. Provide school-approved alternative delivery if in-person activities are suspended.

Maxhunt Resource Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 22C1322

Cynthia Lai | Registration No: R25146301