Empowering School Counsellor for Teens (MS–HS)

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA - EAST; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA East is seeking a Middle and High School Counsellor on a one-year local contract starting August 2027 to support the mental health needs of students aged 11 to 18.

The appointee will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver confidential individual and group counselling, run parent information sessions, and coordinate with teachers and external therapists to promote wellbeing and learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselling or a closely related field.
• Internationally recognised counselling qualification with professional membership in an accredited organisation.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Child Protection and Safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver confidential individual or group counselling to students aged 11–18.
• Host parent information sessions and workshops.
• Create and share resources across the school community.
• Build capacity and maintain liaison with parents, teachers, and external therapists.
• Dedicate to UWCSEA’s Strategic Commitments.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary Student Support Team and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Counselling

Mental health support

Student support

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Counselling

International counselling qualification

Job description

UWCSEA East is seeking a Middle and High School Counsellor on a one-year local contract starting August 2027 to support the mental health needs of students aged 11 to 18.

The appointee will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver confidential individual and group counselling, run parent information sessions, and coordinate with teachers and external therapists to promote wellbeing and learning.