School Counsellor

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking a School Counsellor for the Australian International School in Singapore. The role requires relevant counselling credentials, CBT knowledge, and child-protection awareness, with extensive teamwork and community involvement expected.

Ideal candidates will have supervised experience with children/young people and eligibility for psychology registration. The position emphasizes safeguarding and collaboration within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time supervised experience with children/young people in educational, child protection or counselling settings.
• Masters coursework in counselling from a recognised university.
• Registration as a psychologist or equivalent qualification recognised by a regulatory body.

Skills

Professional counselling credentials

CBT certification

Child protection experience

Communication & time management

Team player & community involvement

Education

Masters coursework in counselling

Eligibility for psychology registration

Registration as psychologist

Job description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a School Counsellor at the Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements

• Professional membership, or credentials that meet the criteria for professional membership of a state/national counselling association
• A certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy or similar
• An awareness or experience in the area of child protection matters
• Current full registration or eligibility for registration, as a teacher from a recognised educational body.
• Experience in an International School or similar environment would be a advantage
• Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management
• Ability to work as a part of a team and an interest in participating in the wider school community

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years full-time, supervised experience working with children and/or young people in an educational, child protection or counselling environment
• Minimum One year full-time (or part-time equivalent) coursework Masters, majoring in counselling from a recognised university or
• Registration as a psychologist through a recognised regulation agency, or a fourth year qualification in psychology

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.