Part-Time School Counsellor

HORIZON GLOBAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational service provider in Singapore is seeking a Counsellor to provide high-quality counselling support to students. The role involves conducting counselling sessions, preparing documentation, and maintaining counselling records while working closely with school staff and parents. Applicants should have a degree in counselling, be registered with the SAC, and possess at least one year of relevant experience in an educational setting. This position offers a structured work schedule from January to December 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered with Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
• Minimum 1 year of relevant counselling experience in an MOE Secondary School and/or Junior College.
• Receiving ongoing clinical supervision from a trained supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct counselling sessions for scheduled and drop-in cases.
• Prepare counselling documentation and case summaries.
• Monitor and manage the online counselling booking portal.
• Maintain proper counselling records in accordance with school SOPs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Degree in Counselling

Registered with Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)

Tools

Online counselling booking portal

Job description

National Junior College

Address: 37 Hillcrest Road, Singapore 288913

Contract Period

1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026

• Estimated Total Contract Hours: 973 hours

• Billing and payment will be based on actual hours worked

Working Schedule (Weekly)

• One full day:
  Wednesday* – 8:00am to 5:30pm
  (9 hours work with 30-minute lunch break)

• Three afternoons:
  Monday, Thursday & Friday* – 12:00pm to 5:00pm
  (5 hours per session)

* Actual days may vary depending on the 2026 school timetable to facilitate common meeting slots.

School Holiday Arrangement

• PTSC is not required to work during:

  • June school holidays (protected middle 2 weeks)

  • December school holidays

  • MOE gazetted school holidays

  • Days with off-in-lieu or school celebration events

Key Responsibilities

Counselling & Case Management

• Conduct counselling sessions for:

  • Scheduled appointments

  • Drop‑in cases

• Provide consistent, high‑quality counselling support with appropriate follow‑up

• Identify, monitor, and manage at‑risk and high‑risk cases

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare counselling documentation and case summaries

• Meet HOD Student Development monthly to:

  • Provide timely updates on student cases

  • Present progress reports for at‑risk / high‑risk students

  • Update on cases deemed closed

• Maintain proper counselling records in accordance with school SOPs

Collaboration & Meetings

• Prepare for and participate in Case Management Team meetings

• Carry out follow‑up actions as agreed during meetings

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and assist in crisis management when required

Systems & Administrative Support

• Monitor and manage the online counselling booking portal
  (Basic training will be provided)

Professional & Ethical Compliance

• Adhere strictly to:

  • School SOPs on counselling, parent engagement, and case handover

  • Ethical Standards for School Counsellors in Singapore

• Safeguard confidentiality of student counselling records

• Ensure all counselling records remain school property and are not removed without permission

• Sign an Undertaking to Safeguard Official Information

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• Degree in Counselling (minimum)

• Registered with Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)

• Receiving ongoing clinical supervision from a trained supervisor

• Minimum 1 year of relevant counselling experience in an MOE Secondary School and/or Junior College

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Relevant counselling certifications and competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with adolescents

• Able to collaborate effectively with school leaders, teachers, parents, and external professionals

• Professional, ethical, and emotionally resilient