Global School Counsellor: Empower Student Wellbeing

GESS - German European School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GESS - German European School Singapore seeks an experienced School Counsellor for the European International School, starting 1 August 2027. The role focuses on student wellbeing, prevention, and collaboration with families and staff.

The Counsellor will work across sections to implement proactive safeguarding measures, create intervention plans and coordinate with external professionals while upholding professional standards and school policies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in School Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience with children/young people.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principals, middle managers and wellbeing team to support student wellbeing initiatives and crisis management.
• Provide individual and group counselling to address social-emotional, behavioural and academic concerns.
• Lead student support meetings, develop intervention plans and coordinate with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Develop and deliver prevention programmes, awareness lessons, workshops and training for students, staff and parents.
• Support teachers in implementing behaviour management and early interventions.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Counselling skills

Crisis management

Education

Advanced degree in School Counselling, Social Work, Psychology

Tools

CBT

ACT

DBT

Play-Based Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Job description

GESS - German European School Singapore seeks an experienced School Counsellor for the European International School, starting 1 August 2027. The role focuses on student wellbeing, prevention, and collaboration with families and staff.

The Counsellor will work across sections to implement proactive safeguarding measures, create intervention plans and coordinate with external professionals while upholding professional standards and school policies.