Pastoral Counselor, Secondary

Canadian International School (Lakeside Campus); Singapore; Presencial; SGD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canadian International School (Singapore) seeks a dedicated Pastoral Counselor for its Secondary School. The role focuses on emotional, social and academic well-being, working with students, parents and staff to foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment within the IB DP and MYP frameworks.

The counselor will provide individual and group sessions, crisis intervention when needed, and collaborate on wellbeing plans across departments to promote holistic development.

Formación

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a counselor in an international school.
• Experience with IB DP/MYP is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in evidence-based short-term counseling approaches (CBT, SFBT, MI).
• Ability to perform crisis triage for safeguarding concerns.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trust with diverse students.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive counseling services to secondary school students.
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers and staff to support wellbeing.
• Deliver individual and group counseling within the IB framework.
• Participate in welfare planning and safety interventions as needed.

Conocimientos

Adolescent development

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Multicultural communication

Relationship building

Educación

Master’s Degree in Counseling/ Psychology/ Social Work or related field

Herramientas

CBT

SFBT

Motivational Interviewing

Descripción del empleo

Canadian International School (Singapore) is a leading international school committed to providing an exceptional education grounded in the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) and IB Middle Year Programme (IB MYP). We foster a supportive and inclusive community where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are currently seeking a dedicated Pastoral Counselor for our Secondary School to support the well-being and personal development of our students.

Job Overview

The Pastoral Counselor will provide comprehensive counseling services to secondary school students, addressing their emotional, social, and academic needs. This role involves working closely with students, parents, teachers, and staff to create a nurturing environment that promotes mental health and student well-being within the framework of the IB DP and MYP curriculum.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a counselor within an international school context.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and issues affecting secondary school students.
• Experience working within the IB Diploma Programme or similar international curricula is highly desirable.
• Evidence-Based Interventions: Proficiency in short-term counseling frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
• Crisis Intervention: The ability to perform immediate "Triage"—assessing for self-harm, suicidal ideation, or child protection issues (Safeguarding).
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build trustful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Skilled in individual counseling as well as group facilitation techniques.
• Culturally competent and able to work with culturally diverse staff and students in a bilingual and multilingual setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators and parents on student welfare plans.
• Knowledge of current best practices in pastoral care and mental health support for youth.

Values and Attitudes

• Empathetic approach towards student challenges while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment respecting cultural diversity among students and staff.
• Proactive mindset focused on early intervention strategies for student well-being.
• Confidentiality sensitivity combined with ethical integrity.
• Passionate about supporting young people’s growth beyond academics into holistic development.
• Collaborative team player who values open communication across departments.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young