Elementary Counsellor — Impactful Student Wellbeing Leader

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking a School Counsellor for the Australian International School in Singapore. The role focuses on coordinating whole-school counselling services and supporting student well-being, with emphasis on social-emotional development and safeguarding.

The position requires at least three years of supervised counselling experience with children/young people, a relevant degree (Master’s preferred), and the ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years full-time, supervised experience working with children or young people in a counselling or pastoral care role.
• Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional membership or credentials meeting criteria for professional membership are advantageous.
• CBT or similar certificate is advantageous.
• Current full registration or eligibility for registration as a counsellor from a recognised body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to deliver whole-of-school educational programs and services supporting inclusion.
• Deliver counselling and manage individual cases within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Develop and sustain relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Develop and implement student support programs for high-need students aligned with policy.
• Address sensitive student issues within an ethical framework.
• Apply safeguarding policies and adapt counselling for a multicultural school community.

Skills

Leadership

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Student support programs

Child development

Social-emotional learning

Ethical framework

Safeguarding policies

Multicultural environment

Education

Counselling/Psychology/Social Work degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Cognita Schools is seeking a School Counsellor for the Australian International School in Singapore. The role focuses on coordinating whole-school counselling services and supporting student well-being, with emphasis on social-emotional development and safeguarding.

The position requires at least three years of supervised counselling experience with children/young people, a relevant degree (Master’s preferred), and the ability to work in a multicultural setting.