Pastoral Counselor - Adolescent Well-Being (IB)

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian International School (Singapore) is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Counselor for our Secondary School. The role focuses on supporting students' emotional, social, and academic wellbeing within the IB DP and MYP framework.

The counselor will work closely with students, parents, teachers, and staff to foster a nurturing, inclusive environment and implement evidence-based interventions, crisis support, and holistic development practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a counselor in an international school.
• Experience with IB DP/MYP is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapies: CBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing.
• Crisis intervention skills for self-harm, safeguarding, and related issues.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trust with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Group facilitation skills and collaborative approach with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to secondary school students addressing emotional, social, and academic needs.
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and staff to create a nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Support development of student welfare plans in line with IB DP and MYP frameworks.
• Maintain confidential and ethical practices while engaging with diverse families and staff.

Skills

Counseling

CBT

SFBT

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis intervention

Communication

Group facilitation

Cultural competence

Bilingual/multilingual

Collaboration with parents

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Canadian International School (Singapore) is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Counselor for our Secondary School. The role focuses on supporting students' emotional, social, and academic wellbeing within the IB DP and MYP framework.

The counselor will work closely with students, parents, teachers, and staff to foster a nurturing, inclusive environment and implement evidence-based interventions, crisis support, and holistic development practices.