School Wellbeing & Student Support Counsellor

German European School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

German European School Singapore (GESS) is seeking an experienced School Counsellor for its European International School, commencing 1 August 2027. The counsellor will focus on student wellbeing, prevention and safeguarding, collaborating with Principals, teachers and families.

Essential requirements include an advanced degree in related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience with children/young people in educational or counselling settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in School Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience working with children and/or young people in an educational, social work, clinical or counselling setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in using computers and relevant technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principals, middle managers and wellbeing team to support student wellbeing initiatives, interventions and crisis management.
• Provide individual and small-group counselling to address social-emotional, behavioural and academic concerns.
• Lead student support meetings, develop intervention plans and coordinate with teachers, parents, external professionals and agencies.
• Develop and facilitate prevention programmes, awareness lessons, workshops and training for students, staff and parents to promote wellbeing.
• Support teachers in implementing behaviour management, self-regulation strategies and Tier 1 and 2 interventions.
• Develop, implement and evaluate school-wide wellbeing programmes aligned with the strategic plan.
• Provide brief consultations and referrals for staff requiring counselling support.
• Maintain confidential counselling records and case management lists.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Advanced degree in School Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

German European School Singapore (GESS) is seeking an experienced School Counsellor for its European International School, commencing 1 August 2027. The counsellor will focus on student wellbeing, prevention and safeguarding, collaborating with Principals, teachers and families.

Essential requirements include an advanced degree in related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience with children/young people in educational or counselling settings.