Emotional Guidance Counsellor

NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking a Senior School Emotional Guidance Counsellor to enhance students’ emotional wellbeing and resilience. The successful candidate will provide one-on-one support, advise staff and parents, and help develop the school's wellbeing strategy through initiatives such as workshops. A recognized counselling qualification and experience in educational or clinical settings with young people are required. The role emphasizes collaboration with pastoral staff to ensure a supportive environment for all students. Join us to make a positive impact in a thriving school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or clinical settings with young people.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for students’ emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to workshops and assemblies on wellbeing.
• Work closely with the pastoral team to support students.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Counselling qualification

Familiarity with safeguarding practices

Understanding of international school environments

Education

Recognised counselling qualification

Job description

NLCS (Singapore) believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee, nor NLCS (Singapore), to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non‐teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Job Overview

NLCS (Singapore) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior School Emotional Guidance Counsellor to join the school from August 2026. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal development within a high-achieving and caring school environment.

The Counsellor will provide one-to-one support for students, offer advice and guidance to staff and parents, and contribute to the school’s wellbeing strategy through workshops, assemblies, and proactive initiatives. They will work closely with the Vice Principal (Pastoral), Designated Safeguarding Lead, and the wider pastoral team to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and able to flourish.

Candidates should hold a recognised counselling qualification and have experience working with young people in an educational or clinical setting. Familiarity with safeguarding practices and international school environments is essential. North London Collegiate School (Singapore) offers an academically ambitious education in keeping with the aspirational ethos of NLCS (UK). The School opened in August 2020 and has grown rapidly, now educating over 1,400 students across a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus.

The NLCS Ethos

The ethos of NLCS (Singapore) mirrors that of NLCS (UK): an academically ambitious education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, independence of thought, and a deep love of learning. Students are encouraged to explore ideas beyond the syllabus, developing confidence, creativity, and resilience.

Pastoral care is central to our philosophy - we aim to know every child as an individual and to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and mutual support. Our co-curricular programme, encompassing Sport, Music, Drama, and a wide range of clubs and societies, provides opportunities for students to discover new passions and excel beyond the classroom.

Our curriculum reflects the academic ambition of NLCS (UK). While schemes of work are adapted to our Singaporean and international context, they are underpinned by the same spirit of scholarship and intellectual stretch.

Alongside the taught curriculum, students benefit from a wide variety of enrichment opportunities designed to develop their character, leadership, and confidence.

Safeguarding

Abide by the School safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any changes

Have regard for, and promote, the need to safeguard students’ wellbeing, maintaining awareness of cultural differences and related matters when dealing with students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory background and police checks. Full details are available in the School's Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy and Procedure and the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.