Secondary Counsellor (Emotional Guidance) - Singapore- August 2026

Edvectus Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education firm in Singapore seeks a Senior School Emotional Guidance Counsellor to lead the social-emotional guidance function. This role involves supporting the wellbeing and mental health of students as part of a comprehensive pastoral care strategy. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant postgraduate qualification and substantial experience in school counselling. A competitive salary package and additional benefits are included.

Benefits

Salary starting at S$5,500

Annual flights for teacher and dependants

1 free child place

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

One month bonus yearly

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in counselling or guidance in school settings.
• Ability to design and deliver wellbeing programmes.
• Experience mentoring or supervising counselling staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead social-emotional guidance in Senior School.
• Support students' wellbeing and mental health.
• Work within the school's pastoral and safeguarding framework.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Psychology

Job description

Overview

Senior School Emotional Guidance Counsellor; August 2026 start; Singapore.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior School Emotional Guidance Counsellor to lead social-emotional guidance & counselling function in the Senior School, supporting the wellbeing, mental health, resilience, and pastoral care needs of students, working within the school’s pastoral and safeguarding framework.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Substantial experience working in counselling or guidance roles in school settings (senior secondary preferred).
• Demonstrated ability in supporting students through emotional/social challenges and transitions; experience in crisis intervention.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of best practices in social‑emotional learning, restorative practices, safeguarding, child protection.
• Skills in designing and delivering preventive and developmental wellbeing programmes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, cultural awareness, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, emotional maturity, resilience, and professional boundaries.
• Experience mentoring or supervising other counselling or pastoral staff is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic, patient, proactive, and resourceful.
• Reflective practitioner with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Commitment to upholding a values-driven, inclusive school culture.
• Skilled at building trust and rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, urgent cases, and sensitive situations with care.

Safeguarding

Safer recruitment checks including confidential references will be undertaken.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from around S$5,500 per month
• Annual flights for teacher and contractual dependants
• 1 free child place
• Medical insurance for teacher and contractual dependants
• Housing allowance according to family size
• One month bonus paid at the beginning of each school year from the second year onwards.

Additional Information

This is a stellar opportunity to work in a high quality, top tier British international school in one of the safest, most westernised destinations in the world: Singapore.

Singapore is an international teacher's dream with a fabulous and cheap transportation network, low crime rate, excellent transport links to all of Asia, beautiful weather, and a fabulous \"Dubai-like\" lifestyle. Whether your passion is F1, cycling, beaches or nature, Singapore offers it in spades.

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